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 4486159 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4488271 epoch_slot_no: 17071 block_no: 4485982 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3765 time: 2020-07-28 20:35:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9450d69243f03c5721e3b467be27fc0f405e17d446413969bed9f6128965a8afBlock Operator
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