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 4486451 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4488563 epoch_slot_no: 17363 block_no: 4486274 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2343 time: 2020-07-28 22:12:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x312df2af9580d27c21c4e4ff3b3eb9a9e27ad22633080527fdf54af863a113c4Block Operator
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