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 4473718 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475830 epoch_slot_no: 4630 block_no: 4473541 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-07-25 23:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79a5e6034794ba6c38e42ac2e0aff186f354b04af594e3b8f8376cb763b36793Block Operator
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