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 4479114 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481226 epoch_slot_no: 10026 block_no: 4478937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2375 time: 2020-07-27 05:26:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bf856d1067853b89ca7974fd9c8433eb268562bbb8ef1094e3cbd21f2a8f0ffBlock Operator
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