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 4486545 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488657 epoch_slot_no: 17457 block_no: 4486368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-28 22:43:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb74ce4466097a22c8942849a9e91b95a849744c28f6019f192a04aa73916a09dBlock Operator
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