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 4480384 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482496 epoch_slot_no: 11296 block_no: 4480207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1877 time: 2020-07-27 12:30:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc25e9ed84982c411f78ecb6564247782aeaf12bdb7a6a81559b8f2ce1182fda2Block Operator
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