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 4486780 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488892 epoch_slot_no: 17692 block_no: 4486603 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3678 time: 2020-07-29 00:02:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc21dc05784cf82bdaa91945e99b8c85ff98faaba557ad005f3031a7889902646Block Operator
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