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 4479119 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481231 epoch_slot_no: 10031 block_no: 4478942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6334 time: 2020-07-27 05:28:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9405d0c369dad9bb7c72674ec1bba00bfd081e7224f3d5cc387b4664e314d1f2Block Operator
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