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 4605782 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 6810287 epoch_slot_no: 157487 block_no: 4605605 slot_leader_id: 4490690 size: 2617 time: 2020-08-25 17:29:38 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x26741a971fd97ed69b31e8aab8350aa073227336c2be27a087563df0d7c7bc3bBlock Operator
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