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 4530395 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 5288420 epoch_slot_no: 363620 block_no: 4530218 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 3135 time: 2020-08-08 02:45:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc63294191fe5660f9b7e7d904502ec3a8be8a389ca4b350f3a5b3ed4391de12Block Operator
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