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 4515790 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4995780 epoch_slot_no: 70980 block_no: 4515613 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 290 time: 2020-08-04 17:27:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x09d411efed5c419b579210a2bedb2cda1e8604e5e8b07beb39407e38b57fa2b9Block Operator
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