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 4478636 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480748 epoch_slot_no: 9548 block_no: 4478459 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2359 time: 2020-07-27 02:47:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82d194abfc19324d56d6fab99a36353ee7e70e671dc51b1aaf62a14c48b63486Block Operator
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