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 4485880 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4487992 epoch_slot_no: 16792 block_no: 4485703 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2999 time: 2020-07-28 19:02:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfca10dfa0aa8d52d26d36c309fc18f793e6799b37c9752cbccfe1e2f46aa1c7dBlock Operator
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