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 4487120 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489232 epoch_slot_no: 18032 block_no: 4486943 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-29 01:55:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b673944079d180b9848e24e68136c5b8012bfd1e75a0096319aa260266f91f8Block Operator
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