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 4485475 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4487587 epoch_slot_no: 16387 block_no: 4485298 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5210 time: 2020-07-28 16:47:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa093bf67b7c9a342e9bbc4a00dc3e638881f0d08aee5ec731fa5b5795a91c27bBlock Operator
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