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 4485536 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487648 epoch_slot_no: 16448 block_no: 4485359 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5075 time: 2020-07-28 17:07:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b0ae5f7b37e8afe8b734aad04bd8fcde263cd2f2a073121c9c20e8a1f518c8Block Operator
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