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 4475717 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4477829 epoch_slot_no: 6629 block_no: 4475540 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3441 time: 2020-07-26 10:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3eeb9faac9ad560a6e930d3a5e0922851e13f0cf04d31ce10ef2f2a2e8fe4fccBlock Operator
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