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 4479476 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481588 epoch_slot_no: 10388 block_no: 4479299 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3186 time: 2020-07-27 07:27:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1dec269322aa4c0578f3055eae53e6ab0939150ab0e44bb30026da0e1b150663Block Operator
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