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 4489188 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491300 epoch_slot_no: 20100 block_no: 4489011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-29 13:24:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80ffb12c9599764d7bab7326a7b6c4f19bd526415a0d99b2936ee463ef930953Block Operator
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