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 4478294 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480406 epoch_slot_no: 9206 block_no: 4478117 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6468 time: 2020-07-27 00:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13acb55ea01ca4fb65594451fceb2361f0a6882a8a8af2b586498804ce86e1daBlock Operator
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