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 4478172 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480284 epoch_slot_no: 9084 block_no: 4477995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1803 time: 2020-07-27 00:12:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c99270952614b2b0f569a262fda9195e704af70deb879efb0ce7f24f4454141Block Operator
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