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 4487634 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489746 epoch_slot_no: 18546 block_no: 4487457 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2094 time: 2020-07-29 04:46:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x51709bfad28ceef7d519d09cc948fd5b67bb47c896baa24a3d24f1b743537464Block Operator
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