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 4590766 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6508219 epoch_slot_no: 287419 block_no: 4590589 slot_leader_id: 4580757 size: 331 time: 2020-08-22 05:35:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116e10efe272e27182a638d2ac7c08ab82bfa8074137698260f9e3e51c8d9114Block Operator
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