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 4597431 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6642350 epoch_slot_no: 421550 block_no: 4597254 slot_leader_id: 4490693 size: 1160 time: 2020-08-23 18:50:41 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab58b35af6840274afc496e0e8fa4147ab30b20379cbc81b41768b596df060bfBlock Operator
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