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 4487563 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489675 epoch_slot_no: 18475 block_no: 4487386 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-07-29 04:23:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcecbf9cffbbcd32e039b0630693e5a208f08a2564a462b6486dee3e3c7983a31Block Operator
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