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 4478003 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480115 epoch_slot_no: 8915 block_no: 4477826 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2253 time: 2020-07-26 23:16:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8146cfc8a9cc118956643127dd1cb8ce383d44d6a59b646b0dfb5850145a337Block Operator
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