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 4480705 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4482817 epoch_slot_no: 11617 block_no: 4480528 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7132 time: 2020-07-27 14:17:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9453327f242083e5a913ab4c6671f18c6f657bef49d73e94ee770203ac347002Block Operator
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