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 4488273 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4490385 epoch_slot_no: 19185 block_no: 4488096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5002 time: 2020-07-29 08:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd412866ba213928fa4e5373001b17a6c7f257e41fd88f587996dd5352bd9a6f6Block Operator
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