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 4551726 Details
Epoch: 210Number of transactions in block: 6
slot_no: 5715620
epoch_slot_no: 358820
block_no: 4551549
slot_leader_id: 4490688
size: 2392
time: 2020-08-13 01:25:11
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x933799ddf645183a00930ba272a9f0085ede408670791a61276f17c21a49d0cd
Block Operator
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