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 4473791 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4475903 epoch_slot_no: 4703 block_no: 4473614 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1679 time: 2020-07-25 23:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97b17e9149df1d895b62480688d99c2c453cc398154654dcc1beceff3c553f23Block Operator
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