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 4484979 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4487091 epoch_slot_no: 15891 block_no: 4484802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2436 time: 2020-07-28 14:01:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1f10297274bbf527848d3accd44c9341017b984d36997dbbaa9de318a2d5a9bBlock Operator
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