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 4473410 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475522 epoch_slot_no: 4322 block_no: 4473233 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4080 time: 2020-07-25 21:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45ce2a57f4be483903fe3fd7325a93bbd61a40f0c61cf49950e0d1f116f5db36Block Operator
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