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 4486099 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4488211 epoch_slot_no: 17011 block_no: 4485922 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4233 time: 2020-07-28 20:15:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ae84a2919222e88960b275e4d944378fac762ea1f48fac45a50d4ba966a4e66Block Operator
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