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 4485300 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487412 epoch_slot_no: 16212 block_no: 4485123 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3715 time: 2020-07-28 15:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1cbda2d426d1b84acdfbadca9c0ac63d3cb3fb77c7df8bcc03001f0ea665b030Block Operator
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