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 4584850 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6390244 epoch_slot_no: 169444 block_no: 4584673 slot_leader_id: 4555571 size: 2519 time: 2020-08-20 20:48:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xed9db3e1f5f91e60afe9b075a91a823fd62e31c981dbf5eb141a14daec13087cBlock Operator
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