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 4484735 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4486847 epoch_slot_no: 15647 block_no: 4484558 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4532 time: 2020-07-28 12:40:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2948c6ffa07f9b327d9d045657d38846e1d624592e8c2b15a5bc3a597ea30ca1Block Operator
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