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 4486924 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489036 epoch_slot_no: 17836 block_no: 4486747 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-29 00:50:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f2f9c24e133a883bc689d68ea65ff22f6dac999a4ee122b2ccd434922dac25dBlock Operator
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