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 4476770 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478882 epoch_slot_no: 7682 block_no: 4476593 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2834 time: 2020-07-26 16:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7231f2e698916c6d5546dcce5789ff242bca1c7a99fa762e66402ad1f25017fBlock Operator
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