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 4489007 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491119 epoch_slot_no: 19919 block_no: 4488830 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2047 time: 2020-07-29 12:24:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab5ef3919d7ddbc1f460143371d8553050d29ef1aabc696e826fb07f861ade9Block Operator
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