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 4477379 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479491 epoch_slot_no: 8291 block_no: 4477202 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3973 time: 2020-07-26 19:48:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7197b31e49fd87f3184930946ca463d1084dd1f7a6f93cbdca19f0a1b77c0f60Block Operator
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