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 4472673 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4474785 epoch_slot_no: 3585 block_no: 4472496 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3977 time: 2020-07-25 17:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x901b6e9e2ad17b08ac1bb9ea2a0b1c39e09286501a55cc3a2160689d14903707Block Operator
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