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 4480013 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482125 epoch_slot_no: 10925 block_no: 4479836 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-27 10:26:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f85f368fee260933bc7606c3b4482f80fee3a2edb3627007ff44a2d3180c1d0Block Operator
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