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 4488010 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490122 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 4487833 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1848 time: 2020-07-29 06:52:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37a240c2128877aeb09e5a69b128e7ef0da9895ebc5c59c2859f1ab36903276dBlock Operator
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