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 4473472 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4475584 epoch_slot_no: 4384 block_no: 4473295 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2526 time: 2020-07-25 22:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb9d1b440c210c1d6cad1fc77174126542f5f9915d7a84095c02ee8ee07b8a5aBlock Operator
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