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 4484319 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486431 epoch_slot_no: 15231 block_no: 4484142 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3727 time: 2020-07-28 10:21:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc29232b418b03947943f1b65f7d2526c821c7c4e33e8e0c8107173cd3756d9bBlock Operator
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