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 4590482 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6502814 epoch_slot_no: 282014 block_no: 4590305 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 1743 time: 2020-08-22 04:05:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a534ddbadf4a919e4e8821c84c8afa39915eace84590f9945cb22b5ed3f58d5Block Operator
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