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 4473857 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475969 epoch_slot_no: 4769 block_no: 4473680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2357 time: 2020-07-26 00:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6a55dec42dbdd1af6bef9b48e0f687f72878f3f7c6a36203fa61b6d5e753c16Block Operator
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