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 4480533 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4482645 epoch_slot_no: 11445 block_no: 4480356 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1561 time: 2020-07-27 13:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe24f170e8f239a54ba2b8a415c438739a24eed4cb9a2b3183cd2a4b0ab289016Block Operator
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