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 4579395 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6277619 epoch_slot_no: 56819 block_no: 4579218 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 608 time: 2020-08-19 13:31:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9da473658960735cf5095c8f922f0da265e2761b13bc6293cd7d104813909c7bBlock Operator
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