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 4480918 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483030 epoch_slot_no: 11830 block_no: 4480741 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1717 time: 2020-07-27 15:28:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a27d31bfabcce3d54a77af8a5f8812604e44225f4da40516b69b1e52558005eBlock Operator
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