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 4604371 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 6782513 epoch_slot_no: 129713 block_no: 4604194 slot_leader_id: 4555935 size: 3011 time: 2020-08-25 09:46:44 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x59be178b50f0b387933498a4d4377405c8706ca24b87f118bbd91294b287e423Block Operator
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