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 4479599 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481711 epoch_slot_no: 10511 block_no: 4479422 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4305 time: 2020-07-27 08:08:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x390f6011823ea6350e95a32b31577be5a2d6d278f62f7337bd3f846a66f79b66Block Operator
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