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 4473051 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475163 epoch_slot_no: 3963 block_no: 4472874 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1241 time: 2020-07-25 19:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0ec32b5908ff723114ade6bbbda7a1d7a0f42c69c89d52cbcd7464b89a1a03aBlock Operator
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