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 4486557 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488669 epoch_slot_no: 17469 block_no: 4486380 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 905 time: 2020-07-28 22:47:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb88d2330540b59e76545fe2ded929ccbc7ee9f5c892c3ec08c7056e955a9de55Block Operator
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