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 4534608 Details
Epoch: 210Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 5372800
epoch_slot_no: 16000
block_no: 4534431
slot_leader_id: 4490689
size: 738
time: 2020-08-09 02:11:31
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xb8a42fbd53469c6149e4f2036ef82e7dc8cbd451c3e8f79229472a1d02245f0d
Block Operator
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