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 4480956 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483068 epoch_slot_no: 11868 block_no: 4480779 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4674 time: 2020-07-27 15:40:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50688eb13967f40efaba7efb217a12a9857ce528a99fa4944b21d6da5bc39a73Block Operator
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