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 4481848 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4483960 epoch_slot_no: 12760 block_no: 4481671 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3079 time: 2020-07-27 20:38:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc017b59f51d105dc2e926c85e7b51185604a7481705cb58db38a4235fc1e909Block Operator
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