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 4487693 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489805 epoch_slot_no: 18605 block_no: 4487516 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 954 time: 2020-07-29 05:06:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf967b37f19a469d4ee02e7715f2b3f5cc1710b26e777605b8bed91c4d3514c2aBlock Operator
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