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 4488810 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4490922 epoch_slot_no: 19722 block_no: 4488633 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4026 time: 2020-07-29 11:18:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb8c5744164df598b2ec18c861080886c24f89010d42d14aa510575d74750f5cBlock Operator
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