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 4478249 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480361 epoch_slot_no: 9161 block_no: 4478072 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2233 time: 2020-07-27 00:38:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe95893dab6d7d5d3bfa7f8c5618f054bac674cb4bf5867c3e184e295707ec90Block Operator
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