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 4485068 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487180 epoch_slot_no: 15980 block_no: 4484891 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4359 time: 2020-07-28 14:31:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e673a63edd9027ee4e160fd273ce4e677c9cd9d2e2bbf8f621a1cbd39eb408Block Operator
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