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 4486234 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488346 epoch_slot_no: 17146 block_no: 4486057 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2775 time: 2020-07-28 21:00:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9459e66c35bd00252dda6c89718030093370e4e229fad2ec5406d04d6d7f7249Block Operator
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