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 4485030 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487142 epoch_slot_no: 15942 block_no: 4484853 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1639 time: 2020-07-28 14:18:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74ea2b2df702b489384b7bb2db6d75449375bc885e4889ac2d8570b97aeb8265Block Operator
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