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 4489915 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4492027 epoch_slot_no: 20827 block_no: 4489738 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 958 time: 2020-07-29 17:27:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec4dea3f5670b95492eb3e13b74d7ab87738c8943fd9d2b7d4d46f1dfbe7f5ceBlock Operator
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