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 4482440 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4484552 epoch_slot_no: 13352 block_no: 4482263 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-07-27 23:55:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x904fe7696928df7437718e9722e72b3a76d51ec592e4af0f49de5468f39c185eBlock Operator
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