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 4480635 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4482747 epoch_slot_no: 11547 block_no: 4480458 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2258 time: 2020-07-27 13:53:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x481f48bba7a757185cef53c60c37544a297dc79200441d3f783a30a5fe332819Block Operator
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