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 4488224 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490336 epoch_slot_no: 19136 block_no: 4488047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-29 08:03:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x89f7eea4bf136a20e62499fd176815db93d571d518608cc5d3c5b87573ffc758Block Operator
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