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 4480447 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4482559 epoch_slot_no: 11359 block_no: 4480270 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2760 time: 2020-07-27 12:51:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9d6d836e92ff0d80e0acc49f94e9e048bae9d0820189f0257a96ffc0ae727b37Block Operator
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