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 4483566 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4485678 epoch_slot_no: 14478 block_no: 4483389 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3352 time: 2020-07-28 06:10:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd617b11f4f6d8799b4c666591da4706df7d10cfdc9d431f88048c0ce0c1f3b0cBlock Operator
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