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 4473176 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475288 epoch_slot_no: 4088 block_no: 4472999 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1102 time: 2020-07-25 20:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79eeda0ebb6e3d5af1e1f94a832947d66401ff1cbadb8fd7ab794fb35b2d2cc8Block Operator
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