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 4504366 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4766820 epoch_slot_no: 274020 block_no: 4504189 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 862 time: 2020-08-02 01:51:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07a0143017c46509b460794e04d6399de24b1d56a234560b137e80b0d652a967Block Operator
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