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 4473952 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476064 epoch_slot_no: 4864 block_no: 4473775 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2549 time: 2020-07-26 00:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x266a11a57f70c21b6b7a024459e7a6665905eb8f2d531a57928947106ed5d604Block Operator
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