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 4484689 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4486801 epoch_slot_no: 15601 block_no: 4484512 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2656 time: 2020-07-28 12:25:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52c1f4ae92392b231859bd75aa848d53e751f81f297cd40306e96166ebb3ae20Block Operator
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