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 4482340 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484452 epoch_slot_no: 13252 block_no: 4482163 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3316 time: 2020-07-27 23:22:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd8ff4ca1c008e25d003c6736e727add1942e5306f17049ae1e02aca9d97c4baBlock Operator
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