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 4487128 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489240 epoch_slot_no: 18040 block_no: 4486951 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2451 time: 2020-07-29 01:58:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xffc644370e3d870c3fc6613b27eca6b46e7f67175d474b3a09900ab5ae520796Block Operator
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