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 4484594 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486706 epoch_slot_no: 15506 block_no: 4484417 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3588 time: 2020-07-28 11:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xecdc6439f109f10e430e0406763ef11ba627f495b0427785c2ed398ff1748c0cBlock Operator
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