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 4486446 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4488558 epoch_slot_no: 17358 block_no: 4486269 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6673 time: 2020-07-28 22:10:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4e5f17156ee71444d72ee6fded62207b462e6e3d6d6538bb0822b58b8717c3cBlock Operator
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