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 4587876 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6450589 epoch_slot_no: 229789 block_no: 4587699 slot_leader_id: 4555569 size: 977 time: 2020-08-21 13:34:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd3b54aeba398b0201b3a17631b7f6aeac0adf8a944fec4efc7253efa611b895Block Operator
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