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 4487202 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489314 epoch_slot_no: 18114 block_no: 4487025 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4298 time: 2020-07-29 02:22:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f06f8e20ffcc13e498eb116f4b4821445f627b528890cd99881802ebf92bbf6Block Operator
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