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 4489191 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4491303 epoch_slot_no: 20103 block_no: 4489014 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1647 time: 2020-07-29 13:25:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04b05f276146b95d9e640bb41fa900dedd130d4470d9e59b212262cd9135e355Block Operator
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