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 4483404 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4485516 epoch_slot_no: 14316 block_no: 4483227 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4352 time: 2020-07-28 05:16:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6aad22dce67c3aa601364d1ad5ad3ef8fe4c05a6038e60f428a7a614b23687c6Block Operator
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