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 4478641 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480753 epoch_slot_no: 9553 block_no: 4478464 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1967 time: 2020-07-27 02:49:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bc3b8405f9bb3019d0e6fd776746264bab9bc975976677649988e127a8c4b0fBlock Operator
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