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 4480703 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4482815 epoch_slot_no: 11615 block_no: 4480526 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4609 time: 2020-07-27 14:16:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcb27edc8eb7a1259acd8d7cc2c6e0892cd49fdf32a27d13c226d3402dc5ba7Block Operator
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