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 4473554 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475666 epoch_slot_no: 4466 block_no: 4473377 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2020-07-25 22:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc949c904a52c6016db893ec7e9a089291de9cca7d7b8cd93729a7ed34e99b83bBlock Operator
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