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 4478979 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481091 epoch_slot_no: 9891 block_no: 4478802 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3275 time: 2020-07-27 04:41:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa87ecafdff6b85a8bf44e234a652e3af77470ec14bac748f992da5744dff8ba4Block Operator
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