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 4473706 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475818 epoch_slot_no: 4618 block_no: 4473529 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 8294 time: 2020-07-25 23:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bca2697d660a4bd96edcca2486d1034a1a8f3bee7bb5c6f71dd8c85f3306ef8Block Operator
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