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 4487809 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4489921 epoch_slot_no: 18721 block_no: 4487632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3517 time: 2020-07-29 05:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe83ba9028bf16de98a87cfc31e251968fd854a55ed42e680a0c358372bd6eee9Block Operator
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