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 4479441 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4481553 epoch_slot_no: 10353 block_no: 4479264 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6751 time: 2020-07-27 07:15:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfbb447281db7a3dba6a2e7512cd2e48ccf54033b9b213963379d8478ec26b9eBlock Operator
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