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 4486416 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488528 epoch_slot_no: 17328 block_no: 4486239 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1829 time: 2020-07-28 22:00:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67db0ea3be5db5d04b9ef8424a1fc362ee1313432211f44606cd613b05f0592Block Operator
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