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 4484971 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4487083 epoch_slot_no: 15883 block_no: 4484794 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2161 time: 2020-07-28 13:59:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aa9953fa912977c731d5518683ffe6cc93e292fa529f089e5ce261fc5d701f5Block Operator
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