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 4478338 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480450 epoch_slot_no: 9250 block_no: 4478161 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3967 time: 2020-07-27 01:08:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f69bf5c9fc5c9fcacf5f8ec98d5d976bc1040865a10cdb975123899b60b44b6Block Operator
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