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 4476260 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478372 epoch_slot_no: 7172 block_no: 4476083 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1595 time: 2020-07-26 13:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4fb2d95500d38852d6531063cd541be3c385c1a975b7e0ae03ae1f320576ec0Block Operator
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