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 4478076 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480188 epoch_slot_no: 8988 block_no: 4477899 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4329 time: 2020-07-26 23:40:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e95bdf89f88d66eb118f73e3f5b70be932ca6c40e61042b99f9b2fa61ba812dBlock Operator
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