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 4481547 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483659 epoch_slot_no: 12459 block_no: 4481370 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3834 time: 2020-07-27 18:57:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cd8e11fada39bbe111d4287b6f3d9a4f736b62303e3f970d5216e8e5869e52bBlock Operator
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