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 4570592 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6097422 epoch_slot_no: 308622 block_no: 4570415 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 846 time: 2020-08-17 11:28:33 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f04b79fbedb6a3e04bb299a469b6d209b744eef2de2d60e81b4cdf09a687ee3Block Operator
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