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 4565575 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 5995622 epoch_slot_no: 206822 block_no: 4565398 slot_leader_id: 4490691 size: 1878 time: 2020-08-16 07:11:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x165becdfcd950dee0f380c21541e43a026fc4cda0930340e2b62a118a43061daBlock Operator
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