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 4486675 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488787 epoch_slot_no: 17587 block_no: 4486498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-28 23:27:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62ec4af56ba8bd34cba08ed192df83c80b793e6d8c6183d7c30b5e5d2a790eb7Block Operator
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