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 4482530 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484642 epoch_slot_no: 13442 block_no: 4482353 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1776 time: 2020-07-28 00:25:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ff66a7a0f0f098f97e925ad8ae44414a929b9a78a49171b10c7b35c6079249dBlock Operator
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