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 4485395 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487507 epoch_slot_no: 16307 block_no: 4485218 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-28 16:20:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165f7211a50d44f28de2c4a33412d2d797a02d40527f6abc08656b74b02c7c57Block Operator
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