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 4477027 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479139 epoch_slot_no: 7939 block_no: 4476850 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3243 time: 2020-07-26 17:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9223fc0dd7c9b2e5ff4a342717ee3eebdf8333af1e6b607a999f7f0ee83d40abBlock Operator
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