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 4480037 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4482149 epoch_slot_no: 10949 block_no: 4479860 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5473 time: 2020-07-27 10:34:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4885d5ed322c17272de69e1c6b9968b873590f053b37a86964d40e0708472cf7Block Operator
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