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 4479562 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481674 epoch_slot_no: 10474 block_no: 4479385 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2733 time: 2020-07-27 07:56:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x752abe273c7cb8b8c55dba6f82d75194e5b9724660d1ce92c90c48b49a38e0a5Block Operator
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