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 4476215 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478327 epoch_slot_no: 7127 block_no: 4476038 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5338 time: 2020-07-26 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda19740ed533ad3254295cef429d7ce6d6d59cf5cb9b5229f7a30516c85e8714Block Operator
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