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 4490174 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4492286 epoch_slot_no: 21086 block_no: 4489997 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-29 18:53:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65db7fb59359928daa7364bb113c9fb6f00bde09ec619f70c3d83b1ac374458dBlock Operator
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