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 4596093 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6614950 epoch_slot_no: 394150 block_no: 4595916 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 2306 time: 2020-08-23 11:14:01 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11cdbb55f36cdea21f7bab52895b5ceca0c8af7cafe46698fe414a70f89f3c6fBlock Operator
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