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 4479389 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481501 epoch_slot_no: 10301 block_no: 4479212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4269 time: 2020-07-27 06:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3e60f5001ab7090c8326997da19fbd819e8b149ca7cae7b524d32d57fccbcaBlock Operator
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