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 4493501 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4549080 epoch_slot_no: 56280 block_no: 4493324 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 3303 time: 2020-07-30 13:22:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71882e8e1fc1319d9a4d353917df686e33e7f3b8a052bd25ea4085fba4d119ceBlock Operator
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