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 4478913 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481025 epoch_slot_no: 9825 block_no: 4478736 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2512 time: 2020-07-27 04:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1818eacceb2d6ffc7cb9f7e99d3fd071db571055be6da41d5ee35f4a885071b2Block Operator
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