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 4477091 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479203 epoch_slot_no: 8003 block_no: 4476914 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6178 time: 2020-07-26 18:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b0f0b1a20f3fa6f6f1aa05411647361a0b8af42a508df4da6bc62f51d1cac2dBlock Operator
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