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 4478279 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480391 epoch_slot_no: 9191 block_no: 4478102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2260 time: 2020-07-27 00:48:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd88ecb9455a57fa7cfa00ce7dc134fa2c5df0bf030955b00670346d3084d6e0dBlock Operator
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