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 4485657 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487769 epoch_slot_no: 16569 block_no: 4485480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1557 time: 2020-07-28 17:47:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4b05998f3dd107562fb81d09a04ad209e76ea29b2ce6e94513b8ec5e16336fb3Block Operator
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