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 4476027 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478139 epoch_slot_no: 6939 block_no: 4475850 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1892 time: 2020-07-26 12:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb61878b294c01e5d90ef18b0f6de12e83cca727e195ff6da330ae9da24284e0Block Operator
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