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 4594248 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6578039 epoch_slot_no: 357239 block_no: 4594071 slot_leader_id: 4557937 size: 1065 time: 2020-08-23 00:58:50 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb0f278f2627c881fde7b690988f7b0ab20d54b03aec7d6b2bc66a958acf7310Block Operator
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