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 4477326 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479438 epoch_slot_no: 8238 block_no: 4477149 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4305 time: 2020-07-26 19:30:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9723b8bbd21e7022ed1cb9dc143c8406447b348fd63e3a7737ab825e25ac1d6fBlock Operator
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