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 4486389 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488501 epoch_slot_no: 17301 block_no: 4486212 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3940 time: 2020-07-28 21:51:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b6ec0db1a88cbc63e9820f40e0754e94ac2b3d8d9eb59c1fb28fae4af549d99Block Operator
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