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 4477434 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479546 epoch_slot_no: 8346 block_no: 4477257 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1196 time: 2020-07-26 20:06:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc2252662b52095098d1472dd6847e4022e970f030c6ce1049e605ffd6a15ed1Block Operator
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