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 4528755 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 5255620 epoch_slot_no: 330820 block_no: 4528578 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2479 time: 2020-08-07 17:38:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf8e0d2c3dda5d4c0029c7c9b5a9dd78dcbae0daf56c7ace0b10ac8d1095ac90Block Operator
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