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 4484666 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486778 epoch_slot_no: 15578 block_no: 4484489 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3711 time: 2020-07-28 12:17:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3cf5d492294f7b11fc0c7efd9b07ff9e4847d810cb5f674405999afe21b8ee4Block Operator
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