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 4604145 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6778082 epoch_slot_no: 125282 block_no: 4603968 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 648 time: 2020-08-25 08:32:53 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15e080f59b3b55e85b5a43037a2d10992ac0f1cbc44e7d3da4f55a77e31956edBlock Operator
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