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 4482594 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4484706 epoch_slot_no: 13506 block_no: 4482417 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8089 time: 2020-07-28 00:46:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x66c5b09ee3ece97419898b766fb0287eb1e3eabedd1387cbe6a81d06763534cfBlock Operator
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