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 4479725 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481837 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4479548 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3554 time: 2020-07-27 08:50:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2543605b3be351cfa15aff82d0f6b922a264e3ed7a82b1928ecac2404fd62d4eBlock Operator
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