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 4575356 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6194109 epoch_slot_no: 405309 block_no: 4575179 slot_leader_id: 4555407 size: 299 time: 2020-08-18 14:20:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x174f457576dfa5735c81a5b1ec7a010eaf9af26cacfd39e5cd936dfa295b09c2Block Operator
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