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 4477546 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4479658 epoch_slot_no: 8458 block_no: 4477369 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1537 time: 2020-07-26 20:44:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2367efe402917044be5a178a3a5164ba57535b3bd1e2d760cde8bca980a455dBlock Operator
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