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 4478333 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480445 epoch_slot_no: 9245 block_no: 4478156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2301 time: 2020-07-27 01:06:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa33201ab39cf0c4c9144ba99b9c78c5f2e77f7e15bf867fab0943f53308cf223Block Operator
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