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 4480402 Details
Epoch: 207Number of transactions in block: 4
slot_no: 4482514
epoch_slot_no: 11314
block_no: 4480225
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 2871
time: 2020-07-27 12:36:11
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xcc91cf1ba656b63302e3331405a1f94369ca65f79128d5321d5b40faf1adfd6b
Block Operator
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