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 4482048 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484160 epoch_slot_no: 12960 block_no: 4481871 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3973 time: 2020-07-27 21:44:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5a4f75d23b62e0ef7b3d314ca3649c9ada87d7904f0b36ff0b7958c7dcd8cd7Block Operator
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