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 4479693 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481805 epoch_slot_no: 10605 block_no: 4479516 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-27 08:39:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x993300eb5df5aa9dfc74ecd2c06177d1ec839b695a66a5bd92cf3692473ece63Block Operator
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