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 4486660 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4488772 epoch_slot_no: 17572 block_no: 4486483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2071 time: 2020-07-28 23:22:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7c3e070fcfa185aa760b654e29d791e41b775c6e0c1408cfb2b746bebfac5025Block Operator
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