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 4486193 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488305 epoch_slot_no: 17105 block_no: 4486016 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1783 time: 2020-07-28 20:46:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0da81d7c1890d93654ec524c4b1b257830e12442672536f79c797db88b479a4Block Operator
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