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 4478654 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480766 epoch_slot_no: 9566 block_no: 4478477 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2846 time: 2020-07-27 02:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28dd5c3ddb65dda341e48dd3fd81ebb6b9abf7d14e3db271d28ea7d1d69b47caBlock Operator
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