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 4500727 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4694040 epoch_slot_no: 201240 block_no: 4500550 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 610 time: 2020-08-01 05:38:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1eeea2c1bd47e95e2e323b4e61f6925ba216d8c391b4852b70e406b8ed7ad689Block Operator
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