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 4489816 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4491928 epoch_slot_no: 20728 block_no: 4489639 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-29 16:54:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3550d40bcaf0c287b8eeb49db0853d0c762a9f8cb2f4647711fc72ab44197537Block Operator
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