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 4557249 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 5827169 epoch_slot_no: 38369 block_no: 4557072 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 280 time: 2020-08-14 08:24:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc74a8080631d6a811b9a3ae44856820a34df928cfde48999a9f40f9022d9d52bBlock Operator
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