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 4483957 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4486069 epoch_slot_no: 14869 block_no: 4483780 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2543 time: 2020-07-28 08:21:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74a4b36a05e7ae3cbf7f6f40c889a5db5e0c8392b9582c0ce701ceab16064092Block Operator
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