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 4580607 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6302624 epoch_slot_no: 81824 block_no: 4580430 slot_leader_id: 4557246 size: 3988 time: 2020-08-19 20:28:35 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e003d8fc05c56703c31b994ba95240080d3f785b181300b3c5d000326e60892Block Operator
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