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 4488020 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4490132 epoch_slot_no: 18932 block_no: 4487843 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2218 time: 2020-07-29 06:55:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fde1fabf6bd5b0f3ca96304e8d42b85680ca1562c82e047d5b20106ff390123Block Operator
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