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 4483496 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4485608 epoch_slot_no: 14408 block_no: 4483319 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-28 05:47:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x069ed9d8533687a4e5313d0d2db7478af1bb45e4693f8f937cf8ce56848d033dBlock Operator
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