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 4517978 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 5039660 epoch_slot_no: 114860 block_no: 4517801 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1234 time: 2020-08-05 05:39:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc181951ea40469a078de0c4b12c89d0ee7f7145b3c3623a4f326f068d0d5ac9bBlock Operator
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