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 4480731 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482843 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 4480554 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1426 time: 2020-07-27 14:25:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x310612706fa9401da4fc5008ba5a0f7f2072e1c5f27ff6d5e68da59a1be00b52Block Operator
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