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 4473464 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475576 epoch_slot_no: 4376 block_no: 4473287 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1457 time: 2020-07-25 22:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd999a68a99bd2ae326b4e8197458c8746376c0aafe0e757a946741522db681abBlock Operator
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