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 4485149 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487261 epoch_slot_no: 16061 block_no: 4484972 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3826 time: 2020-07-28 14:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfde12b203495baf969b32a49bb1985e144090dd23a7c09703edce5bb4e3f16ecBlock Operator
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