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 4485656 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487768 epoch_slot_no: 16568 block_no: 4485479 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3579 time: 2020-07-28 17:47:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c09c895f9b3e80ccba0ed7894e5031d16ab869e70eeb2e6d12422386579b865Block Operator
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