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 4481545 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483657 epoch_slot_no: 12457 block_no: 4481368 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1591 time: 2020-07-27 18:57:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf400eb43cfa5011dd20399a43bb55cb325197e113bab933ee0f098a015e60666Block Operator
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