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 4574351 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6173919 epoch_slot_no: 385119 block_no: 4574174 slot_leader_id: 4574351 size: 426 time: 2020-08-18 08:43:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58550c61820777b270c11f0a16ee39a243e2b74cb7b348c73324e410c503638dBlock Operator
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