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 4479161 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481273 epoch_slot_no: 10073 block_no: 4478984 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1944 time: 2020-07-27 05:42:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb0005321aba3bf6a1b48a84a90c388c9c9318bbfa70c4eea756d25d66783c5f6Block Operator
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