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 4482152 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484264 epoch_slot_no: 13064 block_no: 4481975 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1713 time: 2020-07-27 22:19:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9146b4769c2d40fb61700c7b433e218008f822f6424ea0cd982a9d5391c4b2a5Block Operator
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