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 4484429 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486541 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 4484252 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1245 time: 2020-07-28 10:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea422dfe37162aee3b0d8eebeb08ee582318563c6fea6871e17d03523b7c763Block Operator
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