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 4478854 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4480966 epoch_slot_no: 9766 block_no: 4478677 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12377 time: 2020-07-27 04:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd11768692a6e33ec7aa51481b3bfc914844c36a4f5eef144653838e0c3784f79Block Operator
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