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 4562947 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 5942819 epoch_slot_no: 154019 block_no: 4562770 slot_leader_id: 4555482 size: 1735 time: 2020-08-15 16:31:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb3684045e7d45b3e7944ffe7b1cdecdf902c07e889126d32bff3efe47d2ad75Block Operator
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