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 4476264 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478376 epoch_slot_no: 7176 block_no: 4476087 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1824 time: 2020-07-26 13:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd96e7a03ae5b9270fdfbe0e711ce1e1921914cf65c6bb2d9f3272b2a14b19b3bBlock Operator
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