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 4485822 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4487934 epoch_slot_no: 16734 block_no: 4485645 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5866 time: 2020-07-28 18:42:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf604df505226d47e9c3de8c2f6c05fe1e2ce8213926d3e6fca2741d3b11fa763Block Operator
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