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 4486474 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488586 epoch_slot_no: 17386 block_no: 4486297 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-28 22:20:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8438316a30e815fe3523aca3ed99c1828c9dda8dcdbde498e652ff9937763a14Block Operator
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