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 4478837 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480949 epoch_slot_no: 9749 block_no: 4478660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3082 time: 2020-07-27 03:54:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d1ebb0f3720563ce8738cd02b3a43bf77c36965b3c3a8e1fa4a1f7ca69f9d98Block Operator
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