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 4476026 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478138 epoch_slot_no: 6938 block_no: 4475849 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4150 time: 2020-07-26 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4c0d150b45ad051d9b5620d0db46b18ffd8b4b041160e43141e601c0c68f46eBlock Operator
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