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 4577183 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6231639 epoch_slot_no: 10839 block_no: 4577006 slot_leader_id: 4555994 size: 396 time: 2020-08-19 00:45:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11456f8cb2e61ffd5eb82b55373b1071dd3e9e09315f27700fe3681e8190436bBlock Operator
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