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 4477737 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479849 epoch_slot_no: 8649 block_no: 4477560 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1594 time: 2020-07-26 21:47:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbedbb1671190523ab21dc6782b8335356ea1f8dfd7ef7f3f52a77d62c0d9b3dBlock Operator
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