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 4484266 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486378 epoch_slot_no: 15178 block_no: 4484089 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1233 time: 2020-07-28 10:04:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55abc543daaed62382607c46a083c131446d8b159f276d912ac0915cec16a530Block Operator
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