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 4486334 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488446 epoch_slot_no: 17246 block_no: 4486157 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4056 time: 2020-07-28 21:33:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a118acc7214d6e8616f8a1d6675df5991b128cfabc7786a435f6f0f8bed0f4cBlock Operator
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