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 4478804 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480916 epoch_slot_no: 9716 block_no: 4478627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 9893 time: 2020-07-27 03:43:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22dc60e0d4e218f7d8c3acf7ebb93d93b902a7e178b99b0011e3eb52953c3b2eBlock Operator
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