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 4562123 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 5926359 epoch_slot_no: 137559 block_no: 4561946 slot_leader_id: 4556198 size: 429 time: 2020-08-15 11:57:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b069815948b20e7eb7b201914551d366daab1b20704a6713a87b1f355f9ede3Block Operator
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