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 4478005 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4480117 epoch_slot_no: 8917 block_no: 4477828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5443 time: 2020-07-26 23:17:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39aa603db837b827dd55f799d1aeeaaab692c7c4f61d60063c67fb2324234c54Block Operator
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