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 4557729 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 5837139 epoch_slot_no: 48339 block_no: 4557552 slot_leader_id: 4556964 size: 294 time: 2020-08-14 11:10:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42b9d653a4f2df1c03f899825e2a59aee1299f50ec303251245598c297899f17Block Operator
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