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 4596266 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6618369 epoch_slot_no: 397569 block_no: 4596089 slot_leader_id: 4555427 size: 2313 time: 2020-08-23 12:11:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14019c6f876e1560b58ad0fadf4c860628656cbbc878de7b1579a68b43006f05Block Operator
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