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 4478856 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4480968 epoch_slot_no: 9768 block_no: 4478679 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2866 time: 2020-07-27 04:00:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc15021987dbd7c2bf747a2c1cb857393bad03e28b8f80e363b498d1eb3c2a06Block Operator
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