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 4488185 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490297 epoch_slot_no: 19097 block_no: 4488008 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-29 07:50:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x963a0ced89d696abb9af7a6bf2fd9eb9447e03a384d8855f6a91e045faa70424Block Operator
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