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 4478377 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480489 epoch_slot_no: 9289 block_no: 4478200 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2917 time: 2020-07-27 01:21:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4230df7aa05e6fca6652718264deac376839046e014b3b713766f13c2cdb916Block Operator
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