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 4484832 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4486944 epoch_slot_no: 15744 block_no: 4484655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1086 time: 2020-07-28 13:12:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fcc55d7c2a3676da328c5ed5cd75d867123d876a23bd74dfb633568f3b1323cBlock Operator
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