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 4531723 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 5314980 epoch_slot_no: 390180 block_no: 4531546 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 716 time: 2020-08-08 10:07:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9a97ba3eb896128675184f67897cf2ed5e8066dc57e2ae80a136eb6e00227754Block Operator
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