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 4479903 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482015 epoch_slot_no: 10815 block_no: 4479726 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1916 time: 2020-07-27 09:49:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb87f70d486716b6f735d0fc56281cc666c1b261a365fa928421259fe27a740cBlock Operator
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