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 4473850 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4475962 epoch_slot_no: 4762 block_no: 4473673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2747 time: 2020-07-26 00:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89da143e04d3e6d055fbfa6527127749d31366d442b6843bd3b2bda1a45a416dBlock Operator
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