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 4484000 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486112 epoch_slot_no: 14912 block_no: 4483823 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3645 time: 2020-07-28 08:35:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f5e6de22da27cca2bece5325db4bf34d3b1712e09e0ecfb2a23f4d1d3c6221cBlock Operator
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