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 4478308 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480420 epoch_slot_no: 9220 block_no: 4478131 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3607 time: 2020-07-27 00:58:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8f2a41a1f70f48f1c5d63442c0430cf88be42f5fcd6b276c9da47fe3f526d46Block Operator
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