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 4531846 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 5317440 epoch_slot_no: 392640 block_no: 4531669 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 2734 time: 2020-08-08 10:48:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518ed12b4e29ef099906cc4c7f20e16b09bac4f12e954c210827bc78bea5f4dfBlock Operator
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