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 4478983 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481095 epoch_slot_no: 9895 block_no: 4478806 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2544 time: 2020-07-27 04:43:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdda79d1d9a7a61282de0137c7f821954bcd4c736380821e419240ec13d4087f2Block Operator
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