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 4484975 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4487087 epoch_slot_no: 15887 block_no: 4484798 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8147 time: 2020-07-28 14:00:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x677e03ab1e97d03040760a05c2a6200e995c19b7625f755efd8c8ce5cc9afccaBlock Operator
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