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 4476539 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478651 epoch_slot_no: 7451 block_no: 4476362 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2320 time: 2020-07-26 15:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53304e912e8c1cfed39787f1d4f5212ea840e616f197f16ee60d008ce106eed8Block Operator
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