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 4578453 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6257574 epoch_slot_no: 36774 block_no: 4578276 slot_leader_id: 4572916 size: 2634 time: 2020-08-19 07:57:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe69fc185a02ec4e78c2314f4e3a752732b5c68ad375ae255cdf40546ebf3d4c3Block Operator
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