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 4476247 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4478359 epoch_slot_no: 7159 block_no: 4476070 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1983 time: 2020-07-26 13:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d13d3e1926be87b338c9138dd5edee9cc70b0073b6410eb00b8416ef4c7c351Block Operator
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