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 4485618 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487730 epoch_slot_no: 16530 block_no: 4485441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4076 time: 2020-07-28 17:34:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93de17fc42539e81d7c3d8b5325ed929254c0b824b9118f52d18e4bfc8d406baBlock Operator
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