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 4477268 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479380 epoch_slot_no: 8180 block_no: 4477091 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2279 time: 2020-07-26 19:11:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9300e698b97523c1683606649587b1507ca01f15f0a97ce710fe3c0fbf28ebdeBlock Operator
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