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 4481305 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483417 epoch_slot_no: 12217 block_no: 4481128 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3863 time: 2020-07-27 17:37:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfba4338e0fd4b000383e9d56066e63e84565faee5c73d8a10e8f0435aff4a75fBlock Operator
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