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 4476379 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478491 epoch_slot_no: 7291 block_no: 4476202 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6330 time: 2020-07-26 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdbc82d0c9e58061a1a7284b09a137eae9dc32ef01f712bb135f21611a3c3bc24Block Operator
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