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 4485356 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487468 epoch_slot_no: 16268 block_no: 4485179 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3469 time: 2020-07-28 16:07:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b491d5d3c0fd4c352b50aa391423f5ebd9a9a3cb4bc761763ba87a3a4e9e14bBlock Operator
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