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 4481166 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483278 epoch_slot_no: 12078 block_no: 4480989 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3653 time: 2020-07-27 16:50:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7aae0826fa9eb058144039c0d645717a0b1bf93cd8dcbad09549f90f540989daBlock Operator
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