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 4480018 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4482130 epoch_slot_no: 10930 block_no: 4479841 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9403 time: 2020-07-27 10:28:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85a1f01a379e2e7cdb7f36edb6cdba26f46883e65c7956e42a103e75d8bd1f78Block Operator
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