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 4488313 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490425 epoch_slot_no: 19225 block_no: 4488136 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4183 time: 2020-07-29 08:33:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x043af01e0b310a9956a1d443cf600cff2491eeeca21f8eb285e4798346452c71Block Operator
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