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 4482859 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4484971 epoch_slot_no: 13771 block_no: 4482682 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3091 time: 2020-07-28 02:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4dc3e34f9dda41f1c048f981cd82f96df21c17ada57e36a4ea973e8487d827Block Operator
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