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 4482518 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484630 epoch_slot_no: 13430 block_no: 4482341 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1819 time: 2020-07-28 00:21:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x828a9e1ba239e05e748c1eda56da2fd561417a48847e29a73847f7d62e09f3eaBlock Operator
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