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 4480757 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482869 epoch_slot_no: 11669 block_no: 4480580 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1200 time: 2020-07-27 14:34:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3fe867814ef9c0e7c11857a165b446a8cb14d96aef09f2634643d7c44063784aBlock Operator
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