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 4580954 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6309814 epoch_slot_no: 89014 block_no: 4580777 slot_leader_id: 4566298 size: 406 time: 2020-08-19 22:28:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcabc5fdb5c995b870519cec98a56542845d318dcf6cf78d9ea02ec7b75bc5484Block Operator
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