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 4487820 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4489932 epoch_slot_no: 18732 block_no: 4487643 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-29 05:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x808cdd1a1063c50f0782a35d46d4d22f7f85394914cd35dcfb7154c1a8b8313bBlock Operator
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