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 4479063 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481175 epoch_slot_no: 9975 block_no: 4478886 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1666 time: 2020-07-27 05:09:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4080e10e417da9e91d2b42ebe181c60bf6cc79d97a356570217e75c7774bfa24Block Operator
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