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 4482094 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4484206 epoch_slot_no: 13006 block_no: 4481917 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 13742 time: 2020-07-27 22:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdd4dde0194b028a88fc56f76cc3e373f8ad2e2e4118ed5b68dc328b67ee4ff3Block Operator
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