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 4478117 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480229 epoch_slot_no: 9029 block_no: 4477940 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1192 time: 2020-07-26 23:54:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x438053bf934a73ba7a5700ef4c3264d09e2ef0791b4d38c2e01509a884ec0c08Block Operator
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