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 4473527 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475639 epoch_slot_no: 4439 block_no: 4473350 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-07-25 22:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669ae1a6d5248a269dc72e13394c73ea8eb437c96a3dc4a33e41805342f1c91fBlock Operator
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