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 4479574 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4481686 epoch_slot_no: 10486 block_no: 4479397 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13098 time: 2020-07-27 08:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3db77657155fb75f1212f05610ce03f3e19428a3b3ab87a7b4fe035cc4414f9fBlock Operator
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