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 4478545 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480657 epoch_slot_no: 9457 block_no: 4478368 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1682 time: 2020-07-27 02:17:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x729279ef0b636998e51976d7c93142ae015d94f04b89d7f887467bbb27fc8809Block Operator
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