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 4473747 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475859 epoch_slot_no: 4659 block_no: 4473570 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4322 time: 2020-07-25 23:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12b5d1287f32ee6a95fff55aadeacd172a0d1e45b493ff9d0d44c7012b596b47Block Operator
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