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 4482379 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4484491 epoch_slot_no: 13291 block_no: 4482202 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4370 time: 2020-07-27 23:35:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x669024038305dfbde9efd476bbe4f6a9e04aa3b4f071e12c8dfdeafd5e7c9f7bBlock Operator
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