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 4476077 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478189 epoch_slot_no: 6989 block_no: 4475900 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4366 time: 2020-07-26 12:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1d1a33f8a3e3516d2b345034f4a77cd18cfc7df21e6a48b8eac865df5fb4db2Block Operator
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