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 4597538 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6644475 epoch_slot_no: 423675 block_no: 4597361 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 654 time: 2020-08-23 19:26:06 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38ca4de1f9dafd9a3d54081e5a5920c4ecf0a7bf01bf88a0a6fe9ff37f17534fBlock Operator
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