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 4478737 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4480849 epoch_slot_no: 9649 block_no: 4478560 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3399 time: 2020-07-27 03:21:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x32a87e2162787374e77b78df199ba168f35e12c78ba0d3470fdc6aab4ca2110aBlock Operator
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