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 4480972 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483084 epoch_slot_no: 11884 block_no: 4480795 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2646 time: 2020-07-27 15:46:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x858e4557cc3cafa12d05d585bd216334a94e7a32cd1c7b6637fb5eb29291df01Block Operator
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