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 4485557 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487669 epoch_slot_no: 16469 block_no: 4485380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1910 time: 2020-07-28 17:14:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x106d804393db5d790851a46bd4c1673bf09cf0eee1c685bef5db982acc0c8c6eBlock Operator
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