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 4484778 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486890 epoch_slot_no: 15690 block_no: 4484601 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2454 time: 2020-07-28 12:54:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c2efbd63cb40c05900363c70eb9d6978d8ff00ec54a0abbd5e10b47a2eaedc4Block Operator
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