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 4480060 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482172 epoch_slot_no: 10972 block_no: 4479883 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2770 time: 2020-07-27 10:42:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fcd151e5a6bedbc6a9b3b80f9c435b5b522966965921156919daa72fd2cc05eBlock Operator
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