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 4473795 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475907 epoch_slot_no: 4707 block_no: 4473618 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2191 time: 2020-07-25 23:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a921885e13816b1351995fbb6c12c1dc7e7b9ef9584fb901669876e986a882dBlock Operator
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