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 4591572 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6524499 epoch_slot_no: 303699 block_no: 4591395 slot_leader_id: 4555884 size: 2661 time: 2020-08-22 10:06:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb526d87da27218412346b82e18e21843aad3afaf015cd354bb83aef9b87375c0Block Operator
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