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 4479507 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481619 epoch_slot_no: 10419 block_no: 4479330 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5605 time: 2020-07-27 07:37:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfd265578383bda81d6c1d80addf40f0a5087001c848ea167c48e6e498f547c7Block Operator
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