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 4480978 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483090 epoch_slot_no: 11890 block_no: 4480801 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4765 time: 2020-07-27 15:48:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66390b3fc1a9e2873a9eef46d995a4f3a12174e328ea4468a307816809cc6cc2Block Operator
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