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 4590960 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6512050 epoch_slot_no: 291250 block_no: 4590783 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 648 time: 2020-08-22 06:39:01 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13c26222039620504fb382d8a7b06b7b008a0fc54139f949d9c36c6723da0069Block Operator
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