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 4473734 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475846 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 4473557 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3262 time: 2020-07-25 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49368148983843ad11bc2da7818d974da47ea487c8ade88a64ed32f90b3b805bBlock Operator
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