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 4479153 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481265 epoch_slot_no: 10065 block_no: 4478976 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5096 time: 2020-07-27 05:39:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb81e4a78aafbf5aa343b611d177b24a6984d92397b6765aff7876602da0d7d03Block Operator
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