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 4478054 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480166 epoch_slot_no: 8966 block_no: 4477877 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2350 time: 2020-07-26 23:33:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a98389e6283639be12dfc1879e6af72a8a63c39ea3719ed1dff1238a7a3c72Block Operator
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