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 4590287 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6499034 epoch_slot_no: 278234 block_no: 4590110 slot_leader_id: 4576734 size: 396 time: 2020-08-22 03:02:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa957f737bda8e8249bac4755c0addcbfa8303a1b1cbe5bb41e4c1ab8a79cbcc9Block Operator
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