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 4476550 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4478662 epoch_slot_no: 7462 block_no: 4476373 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-26 15:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf731cb8cf6a429ea20985e70a69e090526b0dae318e6e52e8d0048d47c9f7b1aBlock Operator
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