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 4473731 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475843 epoch_slot_no: 4643 block_no: 4473554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5378 time: 2020-07-25 23:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff27c007980604000827ea724329b3dc44d406964ce3f73de0db51ccc21c8375Block Operator
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