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 4484900 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4487012 epoch_slot_no: 15812 block_no: 4484723 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4592 time: 2020-07-28 13:35:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9cc396c721473530e060ee2808539a067fd905bd46878114f9a3eee78792a97dBlock Operator
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