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 4478225 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480337 epoch_slot_no: 9137 block_no: 4478048 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2271 time: 2020-07-27 00:30:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4f2cf53250facdc9bcccd4e06cadf31548c1b1e3759379879a09e26f785fd2dBlock Operator
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