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 4486868 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4488980 epoch_slot_no: 17780 block_no: 4486691 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1953 time: 2020-07-29 00:31:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45d304da2df5fedec15c53135179e88b6b5663d8631ae8228259dea58fab7843Block Operator
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