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 4477061 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479173 epoch_slot_no: 7973 block_no: 4476884 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4729 time: 2020-07-26 18:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x940b19a1a66eadcd2e565b2b094a6368bb72d50dbb78aae3009095aec1e83397Block Operator
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