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 4589580 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6485149 epoch_slot_no: 264349 block_no: 4589403 slot_leader_id: 4571562 size: 1207 time: 2020-08-21 23:10:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43ec969f6fbe92039b39ea0f8eb27312e521abe40c0d2383a3d35e1e9f13ac60Block Operator
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