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 4477183 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479295 epoch_slot_no: 8095 block_no: 4477006 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2443 time: 2020-07-26 18:43:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b3b63e71f4c1f95152b512ec2bdc0d7162a46a0a56397ef0fe59d30e4b47aedBlock Operator
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