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 4478263 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480375 epoch_slot_no: 9175 block_no: 4478086 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2056 time: 2020-07-27 00:43:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf670c08e56ba6d13f1a60e4a822d874b1ef07af5fe03fd9902e9c576b63cd5dbBlock Operator
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