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 4584228 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 6377964 epoch_slot_no: 157164 block_no: 4584051 slot_leader_id: 4584228 size: 1451 time: 2020-08-20 17:24:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ff2b372e3032d4f19b5ad138df0d06af1e3d92a6ed2105f51cfee3d4b2971feBlock Operator
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