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 4479482 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481594 epoch_slot_no: 10394 block_no: 4479305 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3378 time: 2020-07-27 07:29:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8db66bac756cd6c60b399e53cd1a6cd0e3d6b8086b0deff0450178a0fc81e6a2Block Operator
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