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 4481028 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483140 epoch_slot_no: 11940 block_no: 4480851 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3152 time: 2020-07-27 16:04:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e0176c6e3cbd39bae7fb5f040675e4c3628c29e96a7c22b88fb538c1d1e9518Block Operator
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