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 4488734 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490846 epoch_slot_no: 19646 block_no: 4488557 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1266 time: 2020-07-29 10:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25c0d8c99f1ef716df7417724342f9fcdb5d665e8f6c084d99a3b85fb64012c1Block Operator
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