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 4478965 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481077 epoch_slot_no: 9877 block_no: 4478788 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-27 04:37:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3450e64c00ca87aefb944d6b7727c7cf9d464678455ead79a1117590387ce23Block Operator
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