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 4489177 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491289 epoch_slot_no: 20089 block_no: 4489000 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2164 time: 2020-07-29 13:21:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc17c03248a69b535b40ceecc75a0b2c512566e970d0a5dfe4a4d107fa1a4e6baBlock Operator
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