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 4479102 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481214 epoch_slot_no: 10014 block_no: 4478925 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3559 time: 2020-07-27 05:22:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253bc17e459422fc90a03db4bd26b5fce5a4c4d90a96f79bc75fb4460955fb67Block Operator
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