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 4486036 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488148 epoch_slot_no: 16948 block_no: 4485859 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-28 19:54:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa42ad01531b5b79102f517389b280f7eceeeac843d22dc269d2c4e83831cfeb1Block Operator
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