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 4478886 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4480998 epoch_slot_no: 9798 block_no: 4478709 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1872 time: 2020-07-27 04:10:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x809aefc7ab26d0a8f8c6a2ab9c8e50a8f9930131d3e55eff096663f75a753593Block Operator
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