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 4480901 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483013 epoch_slot_no: 11813 block_no: 4480724 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1286 time: 2020-07-27 15:22:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd76ac8142a9243d251e986de473d1ec2be2b384bf848a6f924c10d94ab2cc8aeBlock Operator
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