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 4477986 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480098 epoch_slot_no: 8898 block_no: 4477809 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3682 time: 2020-07-26 23:10:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9e1e104f732b67e819e2ec076097adf99edc92ecc173ae025e85fb394b5154aBlock Operator
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