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 4488250 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490362 epoch_slot_no: 19162 block_no: 4488073 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-07-29 08:12:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c5078de4615a849efdcafd4337b391a84fb9c047c83388a41b9b3c5a254a0faBlock Operator
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