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 4479422 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481534 epoch_slot_no: 10334 block_no: 4479245 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2106 time: 2020-07-27 07:09:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x192c973083a1c9eff59e52bbbd48211c6466301d55344e88f6c8aec65b7a368bBlock Operator
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