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 4476678 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4478790 epoch_slot_no: 7590 block_no: 4476501 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2756 time: 2020-07-26 15:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4e4bb3393bcf2e4cfd33a25e8d1c39da3e60aa5496ccd56bc09a3f1d287f5f40Block Operator
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