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 4485033 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487145 epoch_slot_no: 15945 block_no: 4484856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-28 14:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6632cc4c9787e5ea1888d18dbdff2a038cf1aa9674de8f240ee94267747d5a5Block Operator
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