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 4478258 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480370 epoch_slot_no: 9170 block_no: 4478081 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2574 time: 2020-07-27 00:41:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70a1510df6f16e977742c6702930b795d2f2b8051e10598aeefca1b9b3c72de8Block Operator
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