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 4479785 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4481897 epoch_slot_no: 10697 block_no: 4479608 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1775 time: 2020-07-27 09:10:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd2e8e8a81f300d365ac5d3612e3b6d9465bb1d368c66914152b114dbf487dd1Block Operator
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