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 4673447 Details
Epoch: 216 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 8173874 epoch_slot_no: 225074 block_no: 4673270 slot_leader_id: 4593473 size: 385 time: 2020-09-10 12:16:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab044fd347dda77d211bd49a38e5fe7a75eae03c2c394a342e2de62ab867abb9Block Operator
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