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 4485282 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487394 epoch_slot_no: 16194 block_no: 4485105 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1573 time: 2020-07-28 15:42:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1a00a15ec9de31761abd77b6959dae8570fc49614691d7b18627e0142269a63Block Operator
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