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 4486605 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488717 epoch_slot_no: 17517 block_no: 4486428 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3994 time: 2020-07-28 23:03:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a4d81ba17a65c6de36e7a233b41d9d3e32e820ad3a951f9c4a14f8bbefa0c8bBlock Operator
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