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 4489844 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4491956 epoch_slot_no: 20756 block_no: 4489667 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1577 time: 2020-07-29 17:03:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6402dc3597ad00e21eef5ae43fa8f00b792ac80c4f06f3de3bb363be3c361e4eBlock Operator
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