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 4479465 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481577 epoch_slot_no: 10377 block_no: 4479288 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2681 time: 2020-07-27 07:23:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e2408c1f89d2cff7662c5efc0609e86136b6ddea66580db11ee3d2afb11aa1cBlock Operator
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