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 4478426 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480538 epoch_slot_no: 9338 block_no: 4478249 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3626 time: 2020-07-27 01:37:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0497825065d54d424a79ca41bc0b2970a38d68b1e2df4b18c9f21b432ed23212Block Operator
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