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 4478024 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480136 epoch_slot_no: 8936 block_no: 4477847 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1196 time: 2020-07-26 23:23:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffd840a1b7fa174b43c9aee22558445e0c5f0708075e50e31fccab2286691698Block Operator
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