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 4485997 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4488109 epoch_slot_no: 16909 block_no: 4485820 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1725 time: 2020-07-28 19:41:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdde287e42737341d1ee83f312399f341ef9a944d5afe7a3f099a924515b0dae7Block Operator
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