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 4485694 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4487806 epoch_slot_no: 16606 block_no: 4485517 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 16475 time: 2020-07-28 18:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeae82683a652f67c0f5afcca63ab5846d0a6b9e102bfca2af039cfa0805d0f13Block Operator
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