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 4478847 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480959 epoch_slot_no: 9759 block_no: 4478670 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3777 time: 2020-07-27 03:57:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ebf7671b94051ff6279f593c01903a79b98a645c44946c56f24b4b465064326Block Operator
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