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 4478366 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480478 epoch_slot_no: 9278 block_no: 4478189 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2585 time: 2020-07-27 01:17:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9fbef013e05c36387076bf579a9acc27e896fa602bca5097af9ad26fc2a4cc3Block Operator
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