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 4487336 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489448 epoch_slot_no: 18248 block_no: 4487159 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1381 time: 2020-07-29 03:07:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9c7e5c9bffb4c81cd0a2d599bf1ebc16eac74209fb6ffc5bfe32680df8847cBlock Operator
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