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 4479172 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481284 epoch_slot_no: 10084 block_no: 4478995 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1590 time: 2020-07-27 05:46:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b586a405366936637cf96bd9bd68119eec2bc97bd2c0d039abc9fe32598f643Block Operator
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