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 4489424 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4491536 epoch_slot_no: 20336 block_no: 4489247 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1738 time: 2020-07-29 14:43:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11d0181beef4ab8b143e41c45be37d8088856577c6a19e9061f65f90dbc71729Block Operator
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