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 4478413 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480525 epoch_slot_no: 9325 block_no: 4478236 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2328 time: 2020-07-27 01:33:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1f9c1944d2f3b75f5db68eee70f7dafb1071f8353df29a266012407075985fBlock Operator
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