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 4479967 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4482079 epoch_slot_no: 10879 block_no: 4479790 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4633 time: 2020-07-27 10:11:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4256df66651ddc477337422d9d57e1a7a783def2a8a86941b1c42b19c73b4ca7Block Operator
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