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 4481619 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4483731 epoch_slot_no: 12531 block_no: 4481442 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3443 time: 2020-07-27 19:21:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1853d0b39c3ebfdeedb7309f8009b252b3ded2aeb8b7e13cd068bc7de29d5b35Block Operator
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