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 4488893 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491005 epoch_slot_no: 19805 block_no: 4488716 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2105 time: 2020-07-29 11:46:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59cdcf7ea0f3e8194615f20432acb550eb5eb250fae9d3a801122ede2cc9f638Block Operator
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