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 4488049 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4490161 epoch_slot_no: 18961 block_no: 4487872 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2697 time: 2020-07-29 07:05:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc95401e2d5a72a2a08a8edf9246b38b5d28a9ddd3fffef15d9031a51edc1c57aBlock Operator
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