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 4484442 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486554 epoch_slot_no: 15354 block_no: 4484265 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1993 time: 2020-07-28 11:02:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62642bd9b2bd600e0c9f8f6450fbe241672a7afa194c9ff8e6bc099a1fccc079Block Operator
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