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 4485476 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487588 epoch_slot_no: 16388 block_no: 4485299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-28 16:47:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf3c47346b18780415b1e017a996c14198a21230745dabb4a6370a8b4b048dd9eBlock Operator
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