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 4487580 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489692 epoch_slot_no: 18492 block_no: 4487403 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2480 time: 2020-07-29 04:28:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x810249f90b6a9289d408b24c63c720d33bcb58d3655041fd6d38690d2d635040Block Operator
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