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 4477882 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4479994 epoch_slot_no: 8794 block_no: 4477705 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1216 time: 2020-07-26 22:36:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2b7009f4146950f689c5f42a9c29a7c1e2c9e6bfdbaaeb6479f8d36c1df25a9Block Operator
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