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 4493344 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4545940 epoch_slot_no: 53140 block_no: 4493167 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 7633 time: 2020-07-30 12:30:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x621d8a28e8145b6596d08b218dec721994ba91e1cd0745357e7bf7a3cf56d104Block Operator
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