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 4486678 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4488790 epoch_slot_no: 17590 block_no: 4486501 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5833 time: 2020-07-28 23:28:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe81a4f98497ac8510c9df8709de345147b7299821ed0de2c1196d2907a64fe95Block Operator
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