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 4481213 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483325 epoch_slot_no: 12125 block_no: 4481036 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1865 time: 2020-07-27 17:06:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3573bca3b517afcb6dc8d0eef8f02e11a5c4aebdcbf65e5edeef6d056035f53fBlock Operator
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