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 4597691 Details
Epoch: 212 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6647649 epoch_slot_no: 426849 block_no: 4597514 slot_leader_id: 4555875 size: 4930 time: 2020-08-23 20:19:00 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5d2f4d4d51ccea2706118e5f583c53e32a2efcdf5259b43ae59e3dcfbe5438d8Block Operator
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