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 4557951 Details
Epoch: 211Number of transactions in block: 3
slot_no: 5841733
epoch_slot_no: 52933
block_no: 4557774
slot_leader_id: 4490689
size: 1059
time: 2020-08-14 12:27:04
proto_major: 2
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2f8e4dc36fd33a226ac8f3a5aa2b934660d22c5907d34edd770f36d69c089141
Block Operator
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