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 4481609 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483721 epoch_slot_no: 12521 block_no: 4481432 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4039 time: 2020-07-27 19:18:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea6b3b65851a8f93232c0f1df389dd468036237aa1bae3f38cb1d8c92cd09ea7Block Operator
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