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 4485050 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487162 epoch_slot_no: 15962 block_no: 4484873 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1353 time: 2020-07-28 14:25:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc31a9b36a318863bf82efa9c2c328f6e0299f684d0b944eb1e946d7d2a7f3519Block Operator
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