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 4479352 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481464 epoch_slot_no: 10264 block_no: 4479175 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-27 06:46:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1596c409345fa4680a50b8601908ff2d06d92715c753f311afdaccb0ddc13741Block Operator
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