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 4481785 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483897 epoch_slot_no: 12697 block_no: 4481608 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2190 time: 2020-07-27 20:17:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc1ec6634ddd6696104244abbfbf7dc1fb305e97cd3f3031f986276ee7b2270Block Operator
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