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 4480496 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482608 epoch_slot_no: 11408 block_no: 4480319 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2932 time: 2020-07-27 13:07:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4f141148e1c5ef3ff3c488793b8e1319755cfe0671a4d8e0ac2e4e538a282c6Block Operator
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