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 4478046 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480158 epoch_slot_no: 8958 block_no: 4477869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1776 time: 2020-07-26 23:30:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddc58d99a90bdc71cb145159e3feb5c924f70e9572d1296e056f3e667f60444aBlock Operator
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