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 4477173 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479285 epoch_slot_no: 8085 block_no: 4476996 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1573 time: 2020-07-26 18:39:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f38c9210ac33720efe7c29f186a7175523a7bd09f482b03a79fb00d0505a19dBlock Operator
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