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 4487956 Details
Epoch: 207 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4490068 epoch_slot_no: 18868 block_no: 4487779 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-29 06:34:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1160a6ce2299fc6af16e1c4003043f56d77c5d2082e9ef0d8f184d8ea20b50bBlock Operator
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