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 4557873 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 5840133 epoch_slot_no: 51333 block_no: 4557696 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 6217 time: 2020-08-14 12:00:24 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0c54ec1bc8927d59161eeaac73be63011eb9f44e2be52d0475c35cb11f61bc4Block Operator
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