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 4486987 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489099 epoch_slot_no: 17899 block_no: 4486810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3653 time: 2020-07-29 01:11:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x31887b0728178e62c35664ef24a0be1918e469c1fe711fb3702da489bd4e29e6Block Operator
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