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 4481891 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4484003 epoch_slot_no: 12803 block_no: 4481714 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1086 time: 2020-07-27 20:52:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x211ee711fa85d9bf2b2d6b437f5f386c1480d7fd7d09b73329738cf85c18faa0Block Operator
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