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 4480392 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482504 epoch_slot_no: 11304 block_no: 4480215 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2531 time: 2020-07-27 12:32:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd032b29f8311f22cb270708709c38aca9554e20a22018df819a008da7906d7c4Block Operator
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