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 4481066 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483178 epoch_slot_no: 11978 block_no: 4480889 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4322 time: 2020-07-27 16:17:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbed7494b8a3473bb56a6fe2a1b3eabb7e7faa697a86b340724b4760580653f95Block Operator
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