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 4480082 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482194 epoch_slot_no: 10994 block_no: 4479905 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-07-27 10:49:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed38e96d2e33f0abdf6c8668aa6a2d28853fd94ac56c14fe3558e0122a0fae5dBlock Operator
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