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 4480864 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4482976 epoch_slot_no: 11776 block_no: 4480687 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1308 time: 2020-07-27 15:10:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a19328e9c31cd8069abe6d4f6d13d17d177ae89864a6f534ccf0d4d4b27f6c0Block Operator
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