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 4483500 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4485612 epoch_slot_no: 14412 block_no: 4483323 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3571 time: 2020-07-28 05:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48b27b0c1bd49ae76182b275d57980e70e281409a09bd6bb16e8eed5bc0a82ddBlock Operator
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