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 4481652 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483764 epoch_slot_no: 12564 block_no: 4481475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1245 time: 2020-07-27 19:32:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21ed8966db5b258c3fbb7e7c2f49704e8a4f1249a8b27b3bf99b8c59f667c4e2Block Operator
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