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 4558341 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 5849619 epoch_slot_no: 60819 block_no: 4558164 slot_leader_id: 4555464 size: 6401 time: 2020-08-14 14:38:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c5d32ed1c8e2ed0373a802091c9a946df660edf2680cb85e92d8524cfaef0e1Block Operator
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