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 4480444 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482556 epoch_slot_no: 11356 block_no: 4480267 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3981 time: 2020-07-27 12:50:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c6d494d999277fd3b0b46a3c6bd18c973a55f2d279347e8cd76f5fa8229f4d5Block Operator
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