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 4473610 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475722 epoch_slot_no: 4522 block_no: 4473433 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2335 time: 2020-07-25 22:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968decf88ff5697008fc472e18718570b53507e80d57588443f5634468eced7fBlock Operator
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