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 4476829 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4478941 epoch_slot_no: 7741 block_no: 4476652 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4470 time: 2020-07-26 16:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd43ea2b1c117bb0c5f5002e10e4af1ebce64a89ae9fd14409149ef8490500dafBlock Operator
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