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 4488079 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4490191 epoch_slot_no: 18991 block_no: 4487902 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2439 time: 2020-07-29 07:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6407f062eb78cc9ec2ed26ecc456fcbb6370192a2355f273ab7149494c3e3db8Block Operator
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