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 4488136 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490248 epoch_slot_no: 19048 block_no: 4487959 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-29 07:34:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41e9199c929b014056bae4b400e6be7ef34b779a746a6dd8f6ac5868685ecbe3Block Operator
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