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 4479354 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481466 epoch_slot_no: 10266 block_no: 4479177 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4342 time: 2020-07-27 06:46:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd44f48ff50df664975a7a5945cc23c34e5cab98760d82cc8c380b8c0049d9f2dBlock Operator
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