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 4485804 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4487916 epoch_slot_no: 16716 block_no: 4485627 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1709 time: 2020-07-28 18:36:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70fa9c742f7d57655137dd6ce62d0adea5d13e7c3a0f44375d1b9322209494b9Block Operator
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