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 4480951 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483063 epoch_slot_no: 11863 block_no: 4480774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4302 time: 2020-07-27 15:39:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe81d6f348125526f181df44a363c0d4afe7d9bc112496c1b6c2d9babbf18852Block Operator
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