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 4484649 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486761 epoch_slot_no: 15561 block_no: 4484472 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2850 time: 2020-07-28 12:11:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60250a1eca4c23200c15e5510efd1747939fe51081d0ccb3c7f1d825ac64dbbcBlock Operator
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