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 4484449 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486561 epoch_slot_no: 15361 block_no: 4484272 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1172 time: 2020-07-28 11:05:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6ae9f6171953f7fa51cd673978fab3f97d3d86cb29825237dd61e7f4f57d62fBlock Operator
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