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 4487385 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489497 epoch_slot_no: 18297 block_no: 4487208 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3981 time: 2020-07-29 03:23:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc66b0c71d417cf03433fdff85fa363832a3680a4c19e5e37106dfdd60a67c3e3Block Operator
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