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 4479998 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482110 epoch_slot_no: 10910 block_no: 4479821 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4166 time: 2020-07-27 10:21:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11187cfa986f7289fc7cd63b51ae87c152486625b9033e389cc3830cc03e4024Block Operator
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