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 4473915 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4476027 epoch_slot_no: 4827 block_no: 4473738 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3290 time: 2020-07-26 00:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dd8dbf124dc8293f81d2600c85b8b51f000d53f443fe6fba18b95beec7924a4Block Operator
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