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 4473991 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4476103 epoch_slot_no: 4903 block_no: 4473814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2260 time: 2020-07-26 00:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa96a8cdd66fd469a4b6bf6b919c4f1fcf75fd5544b87210426a709668ef1148Block Operator
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