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 4483596 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4485708 epoch_slot_no: 14508 block_no: 4483419 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-28 06:20:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6783608165cba0c8261d6e3fa44a75d6dd31f2deb42e06b6f7fc57e33b7bc1eBlock Operator
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