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 4537185 Details
Epoch: 210 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 5424340 epoch_slot_no: 67540 block_no: 4537008 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 1692 time: 2020-08-09 16:30:31 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8864fa9ba8b96f4926b4bc648526f834c0baa2bfdbe6cd4f0314f551d7c6661fBlock Operator
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