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 4481719 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4483831 epoch_slot_no: 12631 block_no: 4481542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2030 time: 2020-07-27 19:55:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0661b55eec9645e35b5290f685e827207c4ecd7557eb8d7f0bc530d643135946Block Operator
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