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 4508574 Details
Epoch: 208 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4851000 epoch_slot_no: 358200 block_no: 4508397 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 402 time: 2020-08-03 01:14:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05086e03a2a53290e4e8d5417d183f6e795b1bd61332f8c3944de467168bd1aeBlock Operator
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