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 4480478 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482590 epoch_slot_no: 11390 block_no: 4480301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1196 time: 2020-07-27 13:01:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x388a32363f18c8f2771fd1d44710a23f2738e73400d2974555106c1bacd0a144Block Operator
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