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 4476540 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4478652 epoch_slot_no: 7452 block_no: 4476363 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3986 time: 2020-07-26 15:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe21a5c16eef520f5efc8631ee22f86b6e58ea9316f10134bd6d433f2ed9046e7Block Operator
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