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 4480144 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482256 epoch_slot_no: 11056 block_no: 4479967 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1985 time: 2020-07-27 11:10:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21515e8a3ef805eba9425213e0771ba77dd32fa8859326329838ae2a9d7d12f3Block Operator
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