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 4484876 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4486988 epoch_slot_no: 15788 block_no: 4484699 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4657 time: 2020-07-28 13:27:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfbe84c4b2b618f750ef04982bc1f1114d31e78671e6724f5097797e678fd186Block Operator
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