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 4482695 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4484807 epoch_slot_no: 13607 block_no: 4482518 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2066 time: 2020-07-28 01:20:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90b160762a662ca2e40760851e0288132421d4735157dbab1ea62f3be6963da7Block Operator
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