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 4473150 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475262 epoch_slot_no: 4062 block_no: 4472973 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4425 time: 2020-07-25 20:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae69a065336ac34302d3e093ed47667b90f65c9a531744ed08847424e809a4f5Block Operator
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