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 4481939 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484051 epoch_slot_no: 12851 block_no: 4481762 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-27 21:08:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59fcf8ee31157458cb7b63a6a2038392756542a0fe086348de03a7f4f8e3cfd7Block Operator
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