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 4488459 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490571 epoch_slot_no: 19371 block_no: 4488282 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8331 time: 2020-07-29 09:21:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fe0ba15a92d9706af22df2d004ef59e336b75f3cbf9797bdbb423261206f4b7Block Operator
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