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 4575456 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6196199 epoch_slot_no: 407399 block_no: 4575279 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 772 time: 2020-08-18 14:54:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ae1d2d7fe4e394dad4ec9ebf1a76a386d72871b6c4c75f17b22c96e2fb9b79Block Operator
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