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 4484282 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486394 epoch_slot_no: 15194 block_no: 4484105 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4228 time: 2020-07-28 10:09:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe208465cad7a454fe6b1f95bdff4e191a32fa323052ce16aa7a7587aad3cf40eBlock Operator
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