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 4481692 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4483804 epoch_slot_no: 12604 block_no: 4481515 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4043 time: 2020-07-27 19:46:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0860312c519eb636ae89282ed45491e22f483fecb538a45b958cd360034b0f5bBlock Operator
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