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 4473881 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4475993 epoch_slot_no: 4793 block_no: 4473704 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2369 time: 2020-07-26 00:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd3c0655a0a110d8bdaa7cff75d0721a10952c9d0692705c5625e38a380d1aa0bBlock Operator
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