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 4480219 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482331 epoch_slot_no: 11131 block_no: 4480042 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2111 time: 2020-07-27 11:35:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3436ff4c5df026433c8ad6a0cbe87e703b911bb889c7d011f5d751b652620726Block Operator
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