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 4589626 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6485944 epoch_slot_no: 265144 block_no: 4589449 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 1159 time: 2020-08-21 23:23:55 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f428f78770fa4aedfa74edc7a62eb21d7790f36ccde6cfeba9304be8783b095Block Operator
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