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 4486448 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488560 epoch_slot_no: 17360 block_no: 4486271 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 921 time: 2020-07-28 22:11:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581d3b093b0c831e3ed5d8a61faab3f3a6be735784c5e834ce466c9f00427193Block Operator
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