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 4479159 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4481271 epoch_slot_no: 10071 block_no: 4478982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2677 time: 2020-07-27 05:41:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e29787172ebcd46046d4da3a0f60a6f03209ed523fc7c6c111b6b5ceec1e11aBlock Operator
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