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 4486163 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488275 epoch_slot_no: 17075 block_no: 4485986 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4216 time: 2020-07-28 20:36:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d21c4e8af14e22f66eccde202e8e77382cc8359df00e1ca0b6a282c7e073202Block Operator
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