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 4477344 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479456 epoch_slot_no: 8256 block_no: 4477167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3657 time: 2020-07-26 19:36:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab6b86434f0a810aae0bedb46933b29e020ab8e4bab87ef6cf69a3f317facd4dBlock Operator
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