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 4600727 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6708877 epoch_slot_no: 56077 block_no: 4600550 slot_leader_id: 4557401 size: 294 time: 2020-08-24 13:19:28 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd26a9879949f01bef642299a40261d2da718917c97cbf0161b2bebe077041e05Block Operator
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