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 4487519 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489631 epoch_slot_no: 18431 block_no: 4487342 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 954 time: 2020-07-29 04:08:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f29f4be266af972d006aa9a44dcb5db70ae17858db579f96736242115d2b1a6Block Operator
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