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 4479794 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481906 epoch_slot_no: 10706 block_no: 4479617 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-27 09:13:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x346b9792495ecde218cf677e8e23d5e6c5d4a3bfdee12cd0ee6122f87d9175c4Block Operator
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