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 4531688 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 5314280 epoch_slot_no: 389480 block_no: 4531511 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 4942 time: 2020-08-08 09:56:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf67e168e4500a02e93400aaaffd89f3dfd47a2b63f51b60e3d879533a5001a4bBlock Operator
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