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 4486029 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4488141 epoch_slot_no: 16941 block_no: 4485852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4206 time: 2020-07-28 19:51:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15786ffc2467f296c851cc4a56b66df17d852c11670057b80606d5f027e0839cBlock Operator
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