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 4576512 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6217419 epoch_slot_no: 428619 block_no: 4576335 slot_leader_id: 4555723 size: 2106 time: 2020-08-18 20:48:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b8400f19688e1abf3a1b3e033180fff8889dc57f59fb660be8c1bdc60d38a58Block Operator
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