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 4480250 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482362 epoch_slot_no: 11162 block_no: 4480073 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2062 time: 2020-07-27 11:45:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3171dd4645f00f1f41c4210632b6fac0493f1ffaa5fd8d4952d7f003a6922960Block Operator
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