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 4473678 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475790 epoch_slot_no: 4590 block_no: 4473501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-25 23:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d72f0c7d8cd7ef58269343c09db239abf35f39fe5d31246ae47f5022cb5c67eBlock Operator
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