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 4477180 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479292 epoch_slot_no: 8092 block_no: 4477003 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1984 time: 2020-07-26 18:42:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66b3c867da7aa974e1ae336ca4f547fbc2904117293bdfc539a109d54c602069Block Operator
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