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 4574942 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6185789 epoch_slot_no: 396989 block_no: 4574765 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 481 time: 2020-08-18 12:01:20 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80c42f4e544aed844a849cb5104fd8341812bbb78335ad26817f0d27ec860236Block Operator
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