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 4485128 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487240 epoch_slot_no: 16040 block_no: 4484951 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3904 time: 2020-07-28 14:51:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c0ebb95e658a73464015c0a2e9c0410ecdb92b2ed5e937a4e6621e481d5bee7Block Operator
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