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 4478137 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480249 epoch_slot_no: 9049 block_no: 4477960 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2498 time: 2020-07-27 00:01:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b5ccc6159d618ec11b3dd2e9b21aede3e4e0d62637c54108a0660512a52cc0cBlock Operator
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