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 4482394 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4484506 epoch_slot_no: 13306 block_no: 4482217 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-27 23:40:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e6a7c0a78e6f205bc6de86395bc23f45f4771c2478ae71cbb404fb614f358fBlock Operator
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