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 4578435 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6257194 epoch_slot_no: 36394 block_no: 4578258 slot_leader_id: 4571889 size: 3052 time: 2020-08-19 07:51:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ebec1accb62b946ef00187ea32fe9b36594ac00c99a6907648de7b9a8030e90Block Operator
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