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 4488720 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4490832 epoch_slot_no: 19632 block_no: 4488543 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3469 time: 2020-07-29 10:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b7ce4f9a4ca66444b9caabb5ae1cf09b63dac0b7a0fb1e0f94611b6fe7f81e2Block Operator
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