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 4485888 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488000 epoch_slot_no: 16800 block_no: 4485711 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1750 time: 2020-07-28 19:04:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x989b3336e0f4a00d0dd0ec085ded297ff16cb5ab5aa6a3d93456d2d5af6d0af6Block Operator
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