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 4481350 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483462 epoch_slot_no: 12262 block_no: 4481173 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2675 time: 2020-07-27 17:52:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d4c102b3cae68695aeea6e13c109950e100b9ec34b6801204978b71445c92efBlock Operator
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