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 4480738 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482850 epoch_slot_no: 11650 block_no: 4480561 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1414 time: 2020-07-27 14:28:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9518e3fbca5590325da67fb7104a5eac6034897854773721bc2eb62a5f28b3a1Block Operator
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