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 4481971 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484083 epoch_slot_no: 12883 block_no: 4481794 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1805 time: 2020-07-27 21:19:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18fc77f5a26ba60b2dcd9e79d997c97d0a16460a7e7437eb2f6c5d33c09acf85Block Operator
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