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 4605085 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 6796659 epoch_slot_no: 143859 block_no: 4604908 slot_leader_id: 4577075 size: 1534 time: 2020-08-25 13:42:30 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x618ec80d8363a7e89cf16202db3a86ef39af5105f65ec554d3e6010fd454b7afBlock Operator
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