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 4479491 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481603 epoch_slot_no: 10403 block_no: 4479314 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4660 time: 2020-07-27 07:32:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb57383f5283170440f7e2a7fe4ac6b55ccface92eb48b44f6255fcf32c6b991aBlock Operator
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