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 4484745 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486857 epoch_slot_no: 15657 block_no: 4484568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-28 12:43:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1fab5aebdb78b37e5738cc1a86891e04f47d78c8b1701203e9fe3428c9b38b64Block Operator
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