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 4481570 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483682 epoch_slot_no: 12482 block_no: 4481393 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4322 time: 2020-07-27 19:05:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e389ec2ce843e9f6adf9205b0dc930345b5d5fc1410476cf96d493c3df408cBlock Operator
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