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 4480154 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482266 epoch_slot_no: 11066 block_no: 4479977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-27 11:13:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf5aa34e9525fe3bd86e5cb02f216c7b773b9031f58937b5dc0a6fbdb6cc4bb08Block Operator
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