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 4486590 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488702 epoch_slot_no: 17502 block_no: 4486413 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2175 time: 2020-07-28 22:58:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc570f31cbf7861a81f9ebfe217bf04052352347eee4fd06547fe4271f6f003f0Block Operator
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