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 4488444 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4490556 epoch_slot_no: 19356 block_no: 4488267 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6928 time: 2020-07-29 09:16:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4a14cff5cb9c4e5f87ae8553c03d6c217e2abe999bc0230cdbec5d79a0155e9Block Operator
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