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 4485720 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4487832 epoch_slot_no: 16632 block_no: 4485543 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1133 time: 2020-07-28 18:08:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdb256a04a5b754c2b1c46e6adf02ddc2d77993e73decf34ce42c9a38d7f85c58Block Operator
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