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 4473046 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4475158 epoch_slot_no: 3958 block_no: 4472869 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2763 time: 2020-07-25 19:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90e4a5902b45d9336464fbc31e45a2233d2edb4639b2fd04179ee010ac07c5e1Block Operator
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