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 4536111 Details
Epoch: 210 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 5402860 epoch_slot_no: 46060 block_no: 4535934 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 2863 time: 2020-08-09 10:32:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41fe1f8eadf82c80e2b43793f41b330ea5869bc8b748b3ba3cc5867c54f2aeb9Block Operator
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