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 4478158 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480270 epoch_slot_no: 9070 block_no: 4477981 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2072 time: 2020-07-27 00:08:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda5974fd906bee29e31dc1aa1833876c0d99d54c80da722249c9cef05a711674Block Operator
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