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 4481309 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483421 epoch_slot_no: 12221 block_no: 4481132 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-07-27 17:38:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dae508799e3d2fb3bdb024e2453f5537e3d6a59ac5885be083505b5337aba0dBlock Operator
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