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 4602306 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6741131 epoch_slot_no: 88331 block_no: 4602129 slot_leader_id: 4593560 size: 381 time: 2020-08-24 22:17:02 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x628006dca82e5fa91b594403f28fdb88e6af6e41c9ffd512debc332d62227d8dBlock Operator
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