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 4600488 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6704095 epoch_slot_no: 51295 block_no: 4600311 slot_leader_id: 4588841 size: 2952 time: 2020-08-24 11:59:46 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b12ce5e59145e1bf9343141d207dbcc25455bda469c7d9d24e33146b0a795daBlock Operator
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