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 4480347 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482459 epoch_slot_no: 11259 block_no: 4480170 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5046 time: 2020-07-27 12:17:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9932261f80e9a04e0038a1ec3870e7b0b4a89aefc1e8765c6c6c3f241bd1e030Block Operator
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