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 4478933 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481045 epoch_slot_no: 9845 block_no: 4478756 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2175 time: 2020-07-27 04:26:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e93b22c98c8620145a32383567fe31725b79adbfa1b7698eaa1952fa013c1e2Block Operator
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