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 4478555 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480667 epoch_slot_no: 9467 block_no: 4478378 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2120 time: 2020-07-27 02:20:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf2f1db77dad9f20ab3347ddc0b740a02a06c294add822df9fa2a42d20444e0Block Operator
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