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 4578382 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6256074 epoch_slot_no: 35274 block_no: 4578205 slot_leader_id: 4577643 size: 958 time: 2020-08-19 07:32:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf707b076c28685346fa30ceecfe91c22d87ad0247bf35b4c2dc9906ba433b54Block Operator
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