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 4478130 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480242 epoch_slot_no: 9042 block_no: 4477953 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1777 time: 2020-07-26 23:58:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d79d8d0278e7bcd054db5da0d290b52c458c514612d39c10f63b5447fc81132Block Operator
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