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 4472383 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4474495 epoch_slot_no: 3295 block_no: 4472206 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1791 time: 2020-07-25 16:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc81603ced4d1ecbed6e207243f0a5635e753f1b09b12b68607531a26007c8eaBlock Operator
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