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 4577728 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6242799 epoch_slot_no: 21999 block_no: 4577551 slot_leader_id: 4558237 size: 398 time: 2020-08-19 03:51:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45464c414012527194cba5fdc71a90289f9ddf84d597681bb95078060cc9465bBlock Operator
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