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 4488744 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490856 epoch_slot_no: 19656 block_no: 4488567 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-29 10:56:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f0fa6c3b59ef2f9a3402bfb338a6a6f02e680ca7bc93a5b67bd882d7293b867Block Operator
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