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 4473548 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4475660 epoch_slot_no: 4460 block_no: 4473371 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5797 time: 2020-07-25 22:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee49b80bb4327b67ac55bec304cf9df1c06f15767b2af2e8f885fba2fbe3c484Block Operator
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