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 4579356 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6276800 epoch_slot_no: 56000 block_no: 4579179 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1236 time: 2020-08-19 13:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ca2b16f59a9a255bf6fce521d154995a8c026574a6f07865622499c96e25e41Block Operator
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