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 4533781 Details
Epoch: 209 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 5356140 epoch_slot_no: 431340 block_no: 4533604 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 843 time: 2020-08-08 21:33:51 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d8081af9aff58dfd43a2ea79eee786a452b6baef1b8b5c2baf784f209dd7429Block Operator
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