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 4475786 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4477898 epoch_slot_no: 6698 block_no: 4475609 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5604 time: 2020-07-26 10:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcaae30d53f93ab5543e3f5ae46992fac6f0030287e4c338bcade23ca082874b7Block Operator
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