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 4488507 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490619 epoch_slot_no: 19419 block_no: 4488330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6425 time: 2020-07-29 09:37:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8adfeddabfd55e2e5839d3ef30c192d5d63409c34ad44f2ef352754a558451f3Block Operator
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