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 4480925 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483037 epoch_slot_no: 11837 block_no: 4480748 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2059 time: 2020-07-27 15:30:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf8d4995822faa81ab5479e9a19c1658818383645b7b71a2ce6bce5a4560e5ceBlock Operator
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