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 4487686 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4489798 epoch_slot_no: 18598 block_no: 4487509 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3555 time: 2020-07-29 05:04:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0aee99b5d3293e30a035a0df394bfed1aef00f4e207f2ae5014ab6365b8a0020Block Operator
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