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 4592209 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6537414 epoch_slot_no: 316614 block_no: 4592032 slot_leader_id: 4557143 size: 740 time: 2020-08-22 13:41:45 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7ed7b32e46816007b529f189e8cd36c7f1ac405e8ed893cada2e669f35ddfb44Block Operator
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