A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4475672 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477784 epoch_slot_no: 6584 block_no: 4475495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4910 time: 2020-07-26 10:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x476d52405586c6ab6e32be059d9dd7c61821e046341e9b77c56a0c0447eb860aBlock Operator
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