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 4480990 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483102 epoch_slot_no: 11902 block_no: 4480813 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1196 time: 2020-07-27 15:52:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed6569b8cfa06cdf45d2d306e2f02acd5e712122c7108298d105175c648e39f6Block Operator
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