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 4577889 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6246079 epoch_slot_no: 25279 block_no: 4577712 slot_leader_id: 4558976 size: 677 time: 2020-08-19 04:46:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe0a64d372ca95e150ee76187f0a5a3071e672f4447f52f58a2a6da88644e1677Block Operator
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