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 4476512 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4478624 epoch_slot_no: 7424 block_no: 4476335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4646 time: 2020-07-26 14:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8e7254deba2a271c5be55c2e68a27c6c7046c36b30dcd0c2f2bfd84178c50e4Block Operator
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