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 4473890 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476002 epoch_slot_no: 4802 block_no: 4473713 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1499 time: 2020-07-26 00:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1547b68dedb82a54db92fcc6654f745c92cdf6bf703927de829fbe7e5ee3512bBlock Operator
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