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 4473663 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475775 epoch_slot_no: 4575 block_no: 4473486 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1712 time: 2020-07-25 23:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x654a8110b363544c8941faef2356ea7194802ff4e899f8ada90f970b28512184Block Operator
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