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 4481187 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483299 epoch_slot_no: 12099 block_no: 4481010 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4804 time: 2020-07-27 16:57:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8f9aebecea8f23bd8b199aa213a0bcbf63866d3d6c6f5593858fe0c7d82bfc3Block Operator
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