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 4484686 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486798 epoch_slot_no: 15598 block_no: 4484509 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2070 time: 2020-07-28 12:24:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3748b86992318e43ad9102df7eb0d9acddfb4bad25139493382678954595f8Block Operator
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