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 4486133 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488245 epoch_slot_no: 17045 block_no: 4485956 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-28 20:26:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a0ee5bc797bbbc56da88c2c134e2f58ebf179cc539bdeef009a518b31038d57Block Operator
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