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 4485354 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487466 epoch_slot_no: 16266 block_no: 4485177 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4011 time: 2020-07-28 16:06:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc07ac2e135732d0f8dd6dc6b2fd4f6d2a2c6f9e0495d90775e0d2e25a1d99445Block Operator
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