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 4481419 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4483531 epoch_slot_no: 12331 block_no: 4481242 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4405 time: 2020-07-27 18:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7730b8b2d65500bf590c8a75971a32f316281635f6c86854220f5df44e8f2890Block Operator
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