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 4479559 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4481671 epoch_slot_no: 10471 block_no: 4479382 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3320 time: 2020-07-27 07:55:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77d7cff936f467a2134a017d84894cf3a48870811f8004fd1e2bf7a57ada5a16Block Operator
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