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 4481106 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483218 epoch_slot_no: 12018 block_no: 4480929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3645 time: 2020-07-27 16:30:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe940e0587e96fdd4cfb9e733e246dac00ca392a3f5709fb1ae43b6dc4fc60cdcBlock Operator
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