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 4606380 Details
Epoch: 213 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 6822466 epoch_slot_no: 169666 block_no: 4606203 slot_leader_id: 4490689 size: 1281 time: 2020-08-25 20:52:37 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b5cd5f8197d7d924791105a783a776eef57bfc2137d60f6fe925415ea5d94a3Block Operator
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