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 4486345 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488457 epoch_slot_no: 17257 block_no: 4486168 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 909 time: 2020-07-28 21:37:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8319e46a154766301ce7b2396b0e1724022ce5a90582e5e346bb0e9adc157d2Block Operator
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