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 4479867 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4481979 epoch_slot_no: 10779 block_no: 4479690 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7646 time: 2020-07-27 09:37:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30912f7506cb15f1976218efa5c8d6dcc2ded6290d9f12714e3ae521aff18cc6Block Operator
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