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 4486955 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4489067 epoch_slot_no: 17867 block_no: 4486778 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3110 time: 2020-07-29 01:00:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f7b0a1a20057fe1ded7fdee8a5e796eaa3bf65348ab290ae507abc643665a46Block Operator
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