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 4485208 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487320 epoch_slot_no: 16120 block_no: 4485031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3208 time: 2020-07-28 15:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa80926aead8a34338fd240e1969fc9d4010bcee338bd3affe2d201c0956f5bcBlock Operator
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