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 4485078 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487190 epoch_slot_no: 15990 block_no: 4484901 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1735 time: 2020-07-28 14:34:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a7eea238f9cf0471ec61e9956388588f03d71f9abe372f736eb3a784e915f39Block Operator
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