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 4478724 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4480836 epoch_slot_no: 9636 block_no: 4478547 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2778 time: 2020-07-27 03:16:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2016b07e599454b897ff064a0b8a2f74d3d5fbc6e864d6f9d4e254fd1d0f7bcaBlock Operator
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