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 4477059 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479171 epoch_slot_no: 7971 block_no: 4476882 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1529 time: 2020-07-26 18:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a10c139c515b0cb1c652bd6bb51845a169b383173025b7bd700e9efc79b4acbBlock Operator
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