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 4477638 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4479750 epoch_slot_no: 8550 block_no: 4477461 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1553 time: 2020-07-26 21:14:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d92a6ba5bade5d709bd0b5800e56c973beae0d4eb2d428cbd3ea113c19cd704Block Operator
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