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 4481845 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4483957 epoch_slot_no: 12757 block_no: 4481668 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4848 time: 2020-07-27 20:37:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5cc6e998608f58ed9cb0b51e0dae0e7607920dba83f95ed4ae18fc14649e464eBlock Operator
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