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 4480654 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 10 slot_no: 4482766 epoch_slot_no: 11566 block_no: 4480477 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 21594 time: 2020-07-27 14:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3db82e81ac2dcdf5af39dc4161815aa96541066cf4b12bb25ca8bbe7f22bd8c3Block Operator
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