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 4484612 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4486724 epoch_slot_no: 15524 block_no: 4484435 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2062 time: 2020-07-28 11:59:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf905015c8037a9cb2509a6a789a80d593dccc4e24bc9447e66df6f821d2c73eeBlock Operator
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