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 4480242 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482354 epoch_slot_no: 11154 block_no: 4480065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1511 time: 2020-07-27 11:42:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53792ee2454d411464a52a95b6824d2caebef361eb59d27ca0f9baa9456427a0Block Operator
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