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 4529959 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 5279700 epoch_slot_no: 354900 block_no: 4529782 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2388 time: 2020-08-08 00:19:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x859538dab4d23deaf614dc7a0ae5362765a74cbaad4e444fc9f5ef8abfd7d113Block Operator
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