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 4478462 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480574 epoch_slot_no: 9374 block_no: 4478285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1891 time: 2020-07-27 01:49:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40311146b923075f0773ceffcdbb5576584a9d03f5b26ba830d80eb7020d1f45Block Operator
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