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 4488027 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490139 epoch_slot_no: 18939 block_no: 4487850 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4023 time: 2020-07-29 06:57:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ab32534c5a2eff94dc8d50b08bfca8d7bf41d12f187f08b7592e30ffa2d4689Block Operator
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