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 4588930 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6471994 epoch_slot_no: 251194 block_no: 4588753 slot_leader_id: 4560858 size: 330 time: 2020-08-21 19:31:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85107803f6d05a3bc34147b6dcb53c8526020b560a6500cfa588dcfb3dbbd53aBlock Operator
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