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 4484344 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486456 epoch_slot_no: 15256 block_no: 4484167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1266 time: 2020-07-28 10:30:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79d57a456cc140e093cf69d8785821ecb838d97f33f4fbd2476d66b9a4a9fd62Block Operator
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