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 4478152 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480264 epoch_slot_no: 9064 block_no: 4477975 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3008 time: 2020-07-27 00:06:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e88a0ba956b56365f38cd4fe2d9682a1e0a15bcd616ee6e0b1171c98545a19eBlock Operator
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