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 4481507 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483619 epoch_slot_no: 12419 block_no: 4481330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4688 time: 2020-07-27 18:44:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x918421f3ec87a4d84d61db9bee538f86e662a7db9776ecedca7a06dd97ebbb7aBlock Operator
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