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 4478866 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4480978 epoch_slot_no: 9778 block_no: 4478689 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2555 time: 2020-07-27 04:04:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5a247335e0074c1bb38b5f68afe220e3f4e20482f31115a57874c9fc233c9f0Block Operator
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