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 4483580 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4485692 epoch_slot_no: 14492 block_no: 4483403 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1742 time: 2020-07-28 06:15:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b138a4a9fc51ed3cb99eac5f991a720e05fc8cff81fe95cd28bb0d3cda46ce5Block Operator
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