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 4486962 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4489074 epoch_slot_no: 17874 block_no: 4486785 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1787 time: 2020-07-29 01:02:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cce1987d9adf6942f3a215e8c8eb43d4be52785942fb05c459b65e47d9a79d4Block Operator
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