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 4473443 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475555 epoch_slot_no: 4355 block_no: 4473266 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3645 time: 2020-07-25 21:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bef848953589d9aca8c83fb885f1bf4813e224a77e81961e57b463224910860Block Operator
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