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 4485049 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487161 epoch_slot_no: 15961 block_no: 4484872 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4297 time: 2020-07-28 14:25:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe9bf240d8731103d85cb3db1364dded35623933f2b93f4799f4f360dd0d8f78Block Operator
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