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 4483446 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4485558 epoch_slot_no: 14358 block_no: 4483269 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2902 time: 2020-07-28 05:30:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd70d4f06f431132c76cb6f5458f22ecd30da4138f2c4c411bcd84a14d4f29c5bBlock Operator
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