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 4488214 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4490326 epoch_slot_no: 19126 block_no: 4488037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10676 time: 2020-07-29 08:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e78bc082e76588d359225597f9bf7f6173a3fa98fa2c1a21994186ef5568a62Block Operator
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