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 4488868 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4490980 epoch_slot_no: 19780 block_no: 4488691 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1086 time: 2020-07-29 11:38:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bb7833e7b21ba926e3c045cb06e49fa34ef2baf7257f184a2fc927b3397b8c3Block Operator
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