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 4478408 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480520 epoch_slot_no: 9320 block_no: 4478231 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3795 time: 2020-07-27 01:31:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe7c4206cfa29a5e7b28839e728be9c3070787422a6887b4b1eb4c8c43b1b264Block Operator
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