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 4572028 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6126866 epoch_slot_no: 338066 block_no: 4571851 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 888 time: 2020-08-17 19:39:17 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ed1ba4a645d144b9e15987fe42eb13de72ffd471d3f2856693b4cbb2e97b7ffBlock Operator
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