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 4482923 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4485035 epoch_slot_no: 13835 block_no: 4482746 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2891 time: 2020-07-28 02:36:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5781bea98b1d31ad32ba1833bdf8d9aaec4c18e2f2ab3cae2bfc4fc0ec5a8971Block Operator
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