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 4485044 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487156 epoch_slot_no: 15956 block_no: 4484867 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 909 time: 2020-07-28 14:23:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c1034354c8fcce9f3bc6127ff7462daf2cd502fe5a754b56945c7a1e204cd3bBlock Operator
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