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 4485167 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487279 epoch_slot_no: 16079 block_no: 4484990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4154 time: 2020-07-28 15:04:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11019245623eed9fbe115c4016da1b2fa9dd7d903ec761d8fca3e66ad68c3afcBlock Operator
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