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 4489528 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4491640 epoch_slot_no: 20440 block_no: 4489351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-07-29 15:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8953679974bd3cfd592b8fb23fc16775be312e64850638bc3f61461f36241bbaBlock Operator
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