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 4473025 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475137 epoch_slot_no: 3937 block_no: 4472848 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1439 time: 2020-07-25 19:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b6b8d1c1417fea8cf788b015110d0afc3e2c39e01c08de108e1fca48bcbe9e8Block Operator
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