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 4473755 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475867 epoch_slot_no: 4667 block_no: 4473578 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1631 time: 2020-07-25 23:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43b1f13f41b0899e3be5a2a5456ff0a9ba8aa6d2905bbe891b947a5d1331a5f6Block Operator
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