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 4478833 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4480945 epoch_slot_no: 9745 block_no: 4478656 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5010 time: 2020-07-27 03:53:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa336a673c9df3630752b8f572f141b896a5c68787dbb8398f452899198dd45Block Operator
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