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 4489624 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491736 epoch_slot_no: 20536 block_no: 4489447 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1702 time: 2020-07-29 15:50:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfcce8eafafbd2f7a796878c4bc9ad2c6d5348326579f2675f2854f4801da07a8Block Operator
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