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 4481296 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483408 epoch_slot_no: 12208 block_no: 4481119 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1373 time: 2020-07-27 17:34:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85809025223f2f9cfce719a413966ae889476049669b2a6c770f2fe882eaae33Block Operator
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