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 4478276 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480388 epoch_slot_no: 9188 block_no: 4478099 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2600 time: 2020-07-27 00:47:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1be86409d882de9b68faa55bfd013967383111218cd1875213f51068ab7ef381Block Operator
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