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 4473841 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475953 epoch_slot_no: 4753 block_no: 4473664 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2193 time: 2020-07-26 00:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecaeab1d931ae1b91bfacde2f6077a50cf213adfdbbc5ce2813cbbe96d83b1f6Block Operator
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