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 4473919 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476031 epoch_slot_no: 4831 block_no: 4473742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1171 time: 2020-07-26 00:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dae0bd937a0292ca238d2361c822aa1c5f1a0ec5a61ac64608d9f8f13b13f3bBlock Operator
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