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 4579790 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6285474 epoch_slot_no: 64674 block_no: 4579613 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 739 time: 2020-08-19 15:42:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08a94235d8f293464a76758f415682de6abb9c3499cfc5877281ea30e443015bBlock Operator
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