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 4481043 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483155 epoch_slot_no: 11955 block_no: 4480866 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1975 time: 2020-07-27 16:09:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ab223d3ebcfe31d976ad72c7fb39d4c00222e0291ac4eee34cb5ae61fea7eeeBlock Operator
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