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 4487380 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4489492 epoch_slot_no: 18292 block_no: 4487203 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1919 time: 2020-07-29 03:22:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x744412663478151a669a19c076b19c0bd91a19b8ce3b6a6f841e5b9bd32acc5bBlock Operator
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