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 4481714 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483826 epoch_slot_no: 12626 block_no: 4481537 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4552 time: 2020-07-27 19:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79121be0951e0ecab94b98e36c715059a934788519ea13829669dc92d0f322e1Block Operator
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