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 4482693 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4484805 epoch_slot_no: 13605 block_no: 4482516 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3752 time: 2020-07-28 01:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a301b99fa4182a47af6d83fb719d9b5d093d94c8889bec55bcb1ce4fc70007eBlock Operator
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