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 4478681 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480793 epoch_slot_no: 9593 block_no: 4478504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6731 time: 2020-07-27 03:02:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba941a27c55cdd6dbb9f5056eb1e04eee4db147f5d0dc4de5ef03994e89a5d9Block Operator
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