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 4479766 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481878 epoch_slot_no: 10678 block_no: 4479589 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1807 time: 2020-07-27 09:04:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01306065bebda328555e60cfe34c5f15d5c5907caf947af02f7cd1985462d9a2Block Operator
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