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 4476401 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478513 epoch_slot_no: 7313 block_no: 4476224 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1565 time: 2020-07-26 14:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79ba7ebf866b5bb81a3ce30453dc73170b8aa150671b15c3c3bbd0e34ab28a7aBlock Operator
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