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 4497457 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4628640 epoch_slot_no: 135840 block_no: 4497280 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2649 time: 2020-07-31 11:28:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bc2ac31971e2bd77f81b62dfa5e93e39ec5638e7cf4f187ba40836ee4f47f3Block Operator
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