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 4473157 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475269 epoch_slot_no: 4069 block_no: 4472980 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-25 20:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3ad99e789415099fea02405c5624d2d430973b7a8565e6f11abead914b2ac28Block Operator
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