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 4484571 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486683 epoch_slot_no: 15483 block_no: 4484394 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-07-28 11:45:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11ee3b67a1f0e79d5533b9676a12b768bca410659970388f690edd929e6cc2d5Block Operator
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