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 4489636 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491748 epoch_slot_no: 20548 block_no: 4489459 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1467 time: 2020-07-29 15:54:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fa67cdd3a357d67aecb826b1d41dd9b608da94fe66c764ab34588b918fa3f36Block Operator
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