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 4473694 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4475806 epoch_slot_no: 4606 block_no: 4473517 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6128 time: 2020-07-25 23:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb476cf57e66206f779ea40cceb49cf069132989cf5e8b14fc302aa785de91536Block Operator
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