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 4592481 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6542844 epoch_slot_no: 322044 block_no: 4592304 slot_leader_id: 4556294 size: 1918 time: 2020-08-22 15:12:15 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4547a67ac865d5b62aa85773394bb90f2b82f93fe5a2752da89b0c03104a5c9Block Operator
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