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 4477043 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479155 epoch_slot_no: 7955 block_no: 4476866 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4097 time: 2020-07-26 17:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc959f3b497bf8de9eaf9316f8b863541d9abe8bb1d1956e1cc5fc4ffe8b5b55Block Operator
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