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 4476939 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479051 epoch_slot_no: 7851 block_no: 4476762 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-26 17:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e2488cf39111df150c8f2e842c67ba75642aa7824727110e9a778f9fbfcd2faBlock Operator
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