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 4590008 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6493339 epoch_slot_no: 272539 block_no: 4589831 slot_leader_id: 4557411 size: 2909 time: 2020-08-22 01:27:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8b1e1aa6093c008c4fbe6708d90c090056fac4b534bcb6c17f96c7b05e68acaBlock Operator
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