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 4478132 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480244 epoch_slot_no: 9044 block_no: 4477955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-26 23:59:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b04e7a4428240c8b413ee9ae960c7390bc8cb55df6fb13df8418ad93f4867b2Block Operator
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