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 4481014 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 11 slot_no: 4483126 epoch_slot_no: 11926 block_no: 4480837 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 20382 time: 2020-07-27 16:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa68d4b959059d3697c0f2887e295ac3a6a36eeee5e2acdf7849573148622738cBlock Operator
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