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 4477075 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479187 epoch_slot_no: 7987 block_no: 4476898 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2215 time: 2020-07-26 18:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a6c1659b310c169094eb9b1d5a07cc5e07f887deb7376a1655d6098e1fbf755Block Operator
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