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 4478997 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481109 epoch_slot_no: 9909 block_no: 4478820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5015 time: 2020-07-27 04:47:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6117a78cb3238ab0bc94481c3bdccd5d17b79a411852266bc595326538d7d6edBlock Operator
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