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 4481803 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483915 epoch_slot_no: 12715 block_no: 4481626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3649 time: 2020-07-27 20:23:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d96f27744367e91137db65ed8e1ca8bc5bba482a8fc984d4f20afad6d4e02cfBlock Operator
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