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 4481549 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483661 epoch_slot_no: 12461 block_no: 4481372 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1919 time: 2020-07-27 18:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x047dc7b2156155376196027b134256a799ffb0a4d4b1541a6587cd1503860d11Block Operator
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