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 4489519 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491631 epoch_slot_no: 20431 block_no: 4489342 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-29 15:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x296111e82716ce834e52f73232f9a4d99e2d535c998a7b6cdedaa0e2e39c4b20Block Operator
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