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 4600899 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6712386 epoch_slot_no: 59586 block_no: 4600722 slot_leader_id: 4555892 size: 396 time: 2020-08-24 14:17:57 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b5e4254045f29dd97239f9d5b92f6f8bebfc8d052e9bda7a4007b59cb14cb8cBlock Operator
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