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 4476990 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479102 epoch_slot_no: 7902 block_no: 4476813 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3748 time: 2020-07-26 17:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc564a21ad20f1ea35ddb8f5efda152ff8a9ef6f2f55b1943e151a6687e942936Block Operator
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