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 4478707 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4480819 epoch_slot_no: 9619 block_no: 4478530 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3253 time: 2020-07-27 03:11:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdead62437064aae0c32b9d65d7e30007e4489a37d79a214a666b3005780bd177Block Operator
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