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 4487249 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489361 epoch_slot_no: 18161 block_no: 4487072 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-29 02:38:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c573491ee6dd7f36aa199f576c426a7a5dd8771120b691c530d353f7daa16b2Block Operator
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