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 4596012 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6613274 epoch_slot_no: 392474 block_no: 4595835 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 2154 time: 2020-08-23 10:46:05 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7506f1ed90c6905c35e03f7784b2226c1c21121a3c1ef9f9a6cfd0fb5d9d29e3Block Operator
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