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 4473933 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4476045 epoch_slot_no: 4845 block_no: 4473756 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3550 time: 2020-07-26 00:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb15bac5da933f44385546a3a18aa1a16a862d4e9f8e4a7d24775136715cceefBlock Operator
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