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 4480437 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482549 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 4480260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1475 time: 2020-07-27 12:47:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4842ab4802a34b62495e5b50e84b9f262300bd561646b172889e8f0c3ef080acBlock Operator
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