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 4479934 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4482046 epoch_slot_no: 10846 block_no: 4479757 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9628 time: 2020-07-27 10:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4075e6cd6c03853dfb9f81fd1f0ed3363612d6278e85aa91a43528054b8d3cdBlock Operator
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