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 4473201 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475313 epoch_slot_no: 4113 block_no: 4473024 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4454 time: 2020-07-25 20:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d133da76d3e83aa053084e21a0a3914f537b7fa6bfc00d79be84fd110b5124Block Operator
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