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 4480955 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4483067 epoch_slot_no: 11867 block_no: 4480778 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6076 time: 2020-07-27 15:40:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4cf5414c5fa1895de882fc71b0d51682b7aaf1bb99ed7c9ed9a123d9a7dca2Block Operator
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