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 4480862 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4482974 epoch_slot_no: 11774 block_no: 4480685 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1684 time: 2020-07-27 15:09:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9689a7e34b08402515f6798fe44f5a98a96dc16fd7353c7ed5da4aefd38bc86Block Operator
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