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 4473585 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475697 epoch_slot_no: 4497 block_no: 4473408 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5046 time: 2020-07-25 22:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b1665ed35f89297e5feb6381aea6084f6e1c22f714e8271a93ef4e4f65098f8Block Operator
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