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 4487005 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489117 epoch_slot_no: 17917 block_no: 4486828 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2131 time: 2020-07-29 01:17:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77e237ebeb1cf207b985be9e6dc1475d1549a9cbaff1c22fbdc5eab79a97a0caBlock Operator
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