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 4481408 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483520 epoch_slot_no: 12320 block_no: 4481231 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2476 time: 2020-07-27 18:11:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbf7008c08db6d538fb35fd0a70d32d3629f994ede2352134e8654d52999195dBlock Operator
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