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 4477171 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479283 epoch_slot_no: 8083 block_no: 4476994 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1438 time: 2020-07-26 18:39:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6424bd580354bfc21a346a4b9d66b428ab3c66a19cc53ef30ebeb440fe2e9aa3Block Operator
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