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 4475846 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4477958 epoch_slot_no: 6758 block_no: 4475669 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7202 time: 2020-07-26 11:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d3f491b1086e07d8ecb61b07a3e9d1085ba4dcf8ec240f3c86f275ea1b72d30Block Operator
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