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 4484512 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486624 epoch_slot_no: 15424 block_no: 4484335 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-28 11:26:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5592479a6e8d9ecb1e95909954fa486a27a4e113a11c62f37f8ffbb426aa4b9aBlock Operator
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