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 4483884 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4485996 epoch_slot_no: 14796 block_no: 4483707 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1241 time: 2020-07-28 07:56:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe59f6eb82bdb1ab27ca85475b5603044807c17faf81e734507063af9f572cfd7Block Operator
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