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 4485635 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4487747 epoch_slot_no: 16547 block_no: 4485458 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7470 time: 2020-07-28 17:40:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44083258a2c35d808f61bfa61e5a3e9cf623724a897cc5b424473da8dfd74fa1Block Operator
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