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 4484464 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486576 epoch_slot_no: 15376 block_no: 4484287 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2044 time: 2020-07-28 11:10:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e7aca6faba5ebc9e16c77327d50f7f3a4fca7448cfd546a888f882768cbb0baBlock Operator
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