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 4486763 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4488875 epoch_slot_no: 17675 block_no: 4486586 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2357 time: 2020-07-28 23:56:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7542cb914a4254c3a0af51b576bcb577cb3958979702409de70f591dd37262Block Operator
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