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 4483849 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4485961 epoch_slot_no: 14761 block_no: 4483672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2067 time: 2020-07-28 07:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb164547358d58cc5856b8a9137974762f6c8a0a3ba29c504a535b51258c0defdBlock Operator
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