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 4478815 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480927 epoch_slot_no: 9727 block_no: 4478638 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4733 time: 2020-07-27 03:47:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6bf28d36039a7a89b658b8ca55bce4e3934823b908d310b00da8956623ea8e7Block Operator
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