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 4577385 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6235824 epoch_slot_no: 15024 block_no: 4577208 slot_leader_id: 4555470 size: 1166 time: 2020-08-19 01:55:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe807a4394e749f64eaaff48a758cb3bf601657ac39f788b7e81e8bfdc3b5953fBlock Operator
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