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 4479034 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481146 epoch_slot_no: 9946 block_no: 4478857 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2392 time: 2020-07-27 05:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x676c6f1a7dbe223cf9015f135ac706c01218e32ad5d2514f50933a625c6d8de2Block Operator
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