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 4595571 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6604549 epoch_slot_no: 383749 block_no: 4595394 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 1040 time: 2020-08-23 08:20:40 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc1449e589f796949fa7e2208d13a7d7dbf2be3f77d0138d16f67991ec2b4d8fBlock Operator
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