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 4498539 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4650280 epoch_slot_no: 157480 block_no: 4498362 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 3665 time: 2020-07-31 17:29:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc368dd8962bef3a3eb5e6770225eaa749751d0ba54a18cb3e7d91a9cb866ae5dBlock Operator
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