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 4477953 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480065 epoch_slot_no: 8865 block_no: 4477776 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2283 time: 2020-07-26 22:59:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc641a6cdf3debb0ec4d573b8a6719e8618c2aedc9bddba443af72601007733e1Block Operator
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