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 4485678 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487790 epoch_slot_no: 16590 block_no: 4485501 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2201 time: 2020-07-28 17:54:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05603d7b6cfd80ae982fda4f820936837f62d7b221e235998df9c7f91e0154c9Block Operator
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