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 4487629 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4489741 epoch_slot_no: 18541 block_no: 4487452 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1996 time: 2020-07-29 04:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b0b9e02f2ad4d8799703d6b6980de5a6ac759bca9d023f476709eb9fe187339Block Operator
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