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 4473729 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475841 epoch_slot_no: 4641 block_no: 4473552 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5071 time: 2020-07-25 23:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7150ddc21be2860d8ed6aa9ab4df297c0a00d16f068a51c3a79f55c36fdc7edBlock Operator
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