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 4479763 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4481875 epoch_slot_no: 10675 block_no: 4479586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2243 time: 2020-07-27 09:03:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x675368a46b2ac7f20e45ebe2bf0daa2eebdd21fb9bc1c17da5416659fe2772c2Block Operator
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