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 4586853 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6430374 epoch_slot_no: 209574 block_no: 4586676 slot_leader_id: 4564259 size: 823 time: 2020-08-21 07:57:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b7f8bef2c0119b715b697a18988750a26a6d4296ef42edb4371deeb5bf7c144Block Operator
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