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 4473816 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475928 epoch_slot_no: 4728 block_no: 4473639 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 10541 time: 2020-07-26 00:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65678171c201c32424658464413dbbe6670fda4e2f36890af588d18ca1c166b0Block Operator
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