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 4480438 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482550 epoch_slot_no: 11350 block_no: 4480261 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1873 time: 2020-07-27 12:48:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd291cc82718d515cd01667fd38201c6a2017b011963c82aebb9f84e4c3f78335Block Operator
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