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 4478921 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481033 epoch_slot_no: 9833 block_no: 4478744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1548 time: 2020-07-27 04:22:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d2590ab6b1cb2a99b1313e0ebba9629a9a6a916866a6242dbdc507b926e1391Block Operator
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