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 4488372 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490484 epoch_slot_no: 19284 block_no: 4488195 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4758 time: 2020-07-29 08:52:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd28b94cd648ee5df62151bce6eb00401f10402b3bcad5a27fa2b250c9062bac9Block Operator
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