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 4482347 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4484459 epoch_slot_no: 13259 block_no: 4482170 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1504 time: 2020-07-27 23:24:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47598dfd5d31d6ceb7d3fddfdfb47ef71c57ee2811e973f6b4f1bda25b2d2fe9Block Operator
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