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 4486549 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4488661 epoch_slot_no: 17461 block_no: 4486372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2350 time: 2020-07-28 22:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x170922ed477a1a6721a6b741532ef6b909781767c37ca92cc45f32128e71fdd6Block Operator
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