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 4485328 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4487440 epoch_slot_no: 16240 block_no: 4485151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4158 time: 2020-07-28 15:58:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3d97ceb644b20414ae9e8cf79560f5afbc4d346cf2fbd8a20874181ced5c5a70Block Operator
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