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 4481023 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483135 epoch_slot_no: 11935 block_no: 4480846 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1495 time: 2020-07-27 16:03:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa22cb45d3b57ebc54e6936059dd27a8b3521b00a8c7595443506022b21bde93fBlock Operator
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