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 4486067 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4488179 epoch_slot_no: 16979 block_no: 4485890 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1709 time: 2020-07-28 20:04:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x452adc84b8c0406cf2e1009d7cc3555568d89b3727bea03947e484f68c8a2369Block Operator
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