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 4483482 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4485594 epoch_slot_no: 14394 block_no: 4483305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4285 time: 2020-07-28 05:42:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2279eeb0f6685babf3e2c0049b14385d8112b04cf9b2d5206d8608892c04b8dcBlock Operator
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