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 4473147 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475259 epoch_slot_no: 4059 block_no: 4472970 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-25 20:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87647f3ebe33111adf4f96dd3839c2d37fc713dc6898c90f455e641f87724767Block Operator
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