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 4480057 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482169 epoch_slot_no: 10969 block_no: 4479880 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1914 time: 2020-07-27 10:41:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb71be715b402ddf61096a80e19ceb97b5e74e514b43c6d75027834ca50862099Block Operator
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