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 4478023 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480135 epoch_slot_no: 8935 block_no: 4477846 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4858 time: 2020-07-26 23:23:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6d8ad1251686733ca570d5be86b3681d0465b13ae8afca9eee1e6c17c048432Block Operator
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