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 4484609 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486721 epoch_slot_no: 15521 block_no: 4484432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-28 11:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1e14899eaf508e5048de3b8d1af35b2450f645ca6ee0d66929839cd5638c3bcBlock Operator
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