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 4482536 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484648 epoch_slot_no: 13448 block_no: 4482359 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1426 time: 2020-07-28 00:27:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x795a798df25832b48e39e2a2f0c080ccc70259f1f7f3525943a9af847ea3c938Block Operator
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