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 4592499 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6543214 epoch_slot_no: 322414 block_no: 4592322 slot_leader_id: 4568578 size: 2461 time: 2020-08-22 15:18:25 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb3d7c4a63e3c2f44e2be45b0070eecfa0842735ca599e88aeb968717e926ca2Block Operator
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