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 4487849 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4489961 epoch_slot_no: 18761 block_no: 4487672 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1973 time: 2020-07-29 05:58:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc8e04f5c8f21514e03c00b0dde8df90ebc8f7d37572b54c43cb24e7b38303d7Block Operator
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