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 4478557 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480669 epoch_slot_no: 9469 block_no: 4478380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3011 time: 2020-07-27 02:21:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53054e501f529078f5281d9bc609d7bd320837a2c7f84db8e7d2480589152499Block Operator
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