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 4481211 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483323 epoch_slot_no: 12123 block_no: 4481034 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3990 time: 2020-07-27 17:05:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1a8d27ac0158abcbd11c1cf44ba9a55a4dd8884866e00db8a43e9ccc93220aeBlock Operator
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