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 4481618 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483730 epoch_slot_no: 12530 block_no: 4481441 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2379 time: 2020-07-27 19:21:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdad43414ef719b088fa11c6141c0a16776b14b56e64dfe2f84df2ea16a774806Block Operator
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