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 4581185 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6314374 epoch_slot_no: 93574 block_no: 4581008 slot_leader_id: 4560946 size: 1244 time: 2020-08-19 23:44:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd09d6daf07f92487eb640ecfccfcae378fda7d94fe9f0bec9da5f647fda6b469Block Operator
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