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 4483173 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4485285 epoch_slot_no: 14085 block_no: 4482996 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1836 time: 2020-07-28 03:59:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x850bd97600666b0912563e9d22f099a01e55e740ce54adca1d35018df34278eeBlock Operator
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