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 4486835 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4488947 epoch_slot_no: 17747 block_no: 4486658 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1881 time: 2020-07-29 00:20:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc9a306143f075b1b302deb0cb1d52b8a452d0dbf5571b0773844aa812813df7Block Operator
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