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 4479031 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481143 epoch_slot_no: 9943 block_no: 4478854 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1290 time: 2020-07-27 04:59:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5648fc4ea2a67feac9c6b8fe77651861003f6b6f3deb73a1bd24f8651960734aBlock Operator
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