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 4486661 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488773 epoch_slot_no: 17573 block_no: 4486484 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2546 time: 2020-07-28 23:22:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x143231e37e7103966d6a965913edc6cec49143a4f4cdc0075d7a41b8efa2be18Block Operator
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