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 4573137 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6149299 epoch_slot_no: 360499 block_no: 4572960 slot_leader_id: 4555410 size: 542 time: 2020-08-18 01:53:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e18e96ea39a0ed87f5bce1d5d8f14787604e1a9d62a9b4c690fdde8f0c0c69Block Operator
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