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 4473322 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475434 epoch_slot_no: 4234 block_no: 4473145 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3719 time: 2020-07-25 21:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57f30fe5210b935567720a6a6a405978c89177620dc9e148aa27f4c051810a1fBlock Operator
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