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 4473817 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4475929 epoch_slot_no: 4729 block_no: 4473640 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1762 time: 2020-07-26 00:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8009f55259d6588b3d02e8cb6a28412f3091dff16c384e2428031e131a8c5c3Block Operator
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